{"product_id":"agricultural-innovation-in-the-early-islamic-world-the-diffusion-of-crops-and-farming-techniques-700-1100-paperback-9780521068833","title":"Agricultural Innovation in the Early Islamic World; The Diffusion of Crops and Farming Techniques, 700–1100 (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521068833","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAgricultural Innovation in the Early Islamic World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Diffusion of Crops and Farming Techniques, 700–1100\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis study describes and explains the revolutionary changes which transformed the agricultural life of the Islamicized world in the four centuries following the early Arab conquests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAndrew M. Watson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521068833, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 July 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e284 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.1 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.42 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis study describes and explains the revolutionary changes which transformed the agricultural life of the Islamicized world in the four centuries following the early Arab conquests. Professor Watson discusses eighteen crops - from sorghum and rye to the watermelon - which spread through the Near East and North Africa during this period. Their origins, diffusion and uses are reviewed. The book investigates the mechanics of diffusion, the routes by which plants spread, and the processes by which they were acclimatized in their new environment. The social and economic history of agriculture in the medieval Islamic world is assessed in a review of wide importance. Professor Watson sets out to refute the view that the early Islamic period was one of agricultural decline in the Near East. He shows that, in contrast to the late Roman and Sasanian periods, it was a time of agricultural and demographic expansion. Agricultural innovation in the early Islamic world will be of interest to economic, social and agricultural historians and to those concerned with Islam and its effect on Africa and Asia.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The chronology of diffusion: 2. Sorghum\u003cbr\u003e 3. Asiatic rice\u003cbr\u003e 4. Hard wheat\u003cbr\u003e 5. Sugar cane\u003cbr\u003e 6. Old World cotton\u003cbr\u003e 7. Sour orange, lemon, lime, shaddock\u003cbr\u003e 8. Banana, plantain\u003cbr\u003e 9. Coconut palm\u003cbr\u003e 10. Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e 11. Spinach\u003cbr\u003e 12. Artichoke\u003cbr\u003e 13. Colocasia\u003cbr\u003e 14. Eggplant\u003cbr\u003e 15. Mango tree\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The pathways of diffusion\u003cbr\u003e 16. The routes\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The mechanics of diffusion: 17. The agents\u003cbr\u003e 18. A medium for diffusion\u003cbr\u003e 19. The pull of demand\u003cbr\u003e 20. Facilitating supply: irrigation\u003cbr\u003e 21. Facilitating supply: land tenure\u003cbr\u003e 22. Facilitating supply: gardens\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. The new plants in the economy: 23. An agricultural revolution?\u003cbr\u003e 24. Agriculture in its context\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Later centuries: 25. Agriculture in retreat.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Industry \u0026amp; industrial studies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Industry \u0026amp; industrial studies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Industry%20\u0026amp;%20industrial%20studies%20%5BKN%5D%22\"\u003eKN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46297190531352,"sku":"9780521068833","price":31.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/agricultural-innovation-in-the-early-islamic-world-the-diffusion-of-crops-and-farming-techniques-700-1100-paperback-9780521068833","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}