
The Rice Trade in Asia
A. J. H. Latham(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 21. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
258 pages
978-1-032-79601-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book analyses the development of the rice trade in Asia since 1945.
This book focuses on the three historically important exporters Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam and the two key importers Indonesia and the Philippines. The book addresses the impacts of several major transitions during this period on the rice trade in these nations, namely their initial recovery post-war, the political turbulence during and following the independence struggles of these nations, and the impact of the Vietnam war. It also tracks the fluctuating impact of the various El Nino/ Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climatic events across the period on harvest and exports, for example in events such as the rice crisis of 1973-75.
Using data from the London Rice Brokers' Association Circular to create a detailed narrative of the rice trade, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian history, economic history and economic development in post-war Asia.
This book focuses on the three historically important exporters Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam and the two key importers Indonesia and the Philippines. The book addresses the impacts of several major transitions during this period on the rice trade in these nations, namely their initial recovery post-war, the political turbulence during and following the independence struggles of these nations, and the impact of the Vietnam war. It also tracks the fluctuating impact of the various El Nino/ Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climatic events across the period on harvest and exports, for example in events such as the rice crisis of 1973-75.
Using data from the London Rice Brokers' Association Circular to create a detailed narrative of the rice trade, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian history, economic history and economic development in post-war Asia.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced
Illustrations
25 s/w Tabellen
25 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
480 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-79601-7 (9781032796017)
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Person
A.J.H. Latham was Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in International Economic History at Swansea University and is now in active retirement.
Content
1. The Asian rice trade 1945-49 2. The Asian rice trade 1950-59 3. The Asian rice trade 1960-69 4. The Asian rice trade 1970-79 5. The Asian rice trade 1980-89 6. The Asian rice trade 1990-99