Tulane University 2006-2007 Catalog

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ANTH 339 Peasants in Preindustrial Society (3)

Prof. Hill. An examination of the concept of peasants as a distinct sociocultural type and the predominant segment of preindustrial civilizations around the world, down to the 20th century. Agricultural systems, population dynamics, ideologies and systems of stratification, and strategies of resistance are among major topics addressed. Consideration is also given to early modern transformations and the problems associated with modernization.

 

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