Labor Commitment and Social Change in Developing AreasThis work examines the intended and unanticipated consequences of economic advancement in developing areas and the commitment of industrial labor. Both the short-term acceptance of the attitudes and beliefs appropriate to a modernized economy are discussed. |
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the increase in food expenditures to be less than proportional to the increase in income ; history leads us to anticipate also a shift away from the cereals producing energy and toward the protective foods , such as meat , vegetables ...
the increase in food expenditures to be less than proportional to the increase in income ; history leads us to anticipate also a shift away from the cereals producing energy and toward the protective foods , such as meat , vegetables ...
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In 1956 the income derived from cotton and coffee accounted for some 60 percent of farmers ' incomes.1 Farm incomes account for the greater share of the income of all Africans and of the estimated national income .
In 1956 the income derived from cotton and coffee accounted for some 60 percent of farmers ' incomes.1 Farm incomes account for the greater share of the income of all Africans and of the estimated national income .
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The income of the migrant worker and his family does not consist solely of his wages ; proceeds in cash and in kind from his family farm are included . The latter accrue only so long as he or his family continue to occupy the farm ...
The income of the migrant worker and his family does not consist solely of his wages ; proceeds in cash and in kind from his family farm are included . The latter accrue only so long as he or his family continue to occupy the farm ...
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| Title | Labor Commitment and Social Change in Developing Areas |
| Editors | Wilbert Ellis Moore, Arnold S. Feldman |
| Contributor | Social Science Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Economic Growth |
| Edition | reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic, 1982 |
| ISBN | 0313235724, 9780313235726 |
| Length | 396 pages |
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