Seasonal Labor Allocation and Diversification Strategy of Swidden Agricultural System

Sato, Ren'ya

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“…In particular, there is a wide range of existing literature regarding swidden agri culture. Sato (1999) provides a review of research on the ecology of swidden agriculture in the tropics and another paper by Sato (1995) presents research on the subsistence activities of the Majangir living in Ethiopia who are en gaged in swidden agriculture. Adopting the remote sens ing method, Oyama (1998) clarified the woodland use and agriculture of Citemene, a slash and burn cultivation, which is an indigenous farming method conducted by the Bemba in northern Zambia.…”

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A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

Yokoyama

2013

Geog. Rev. Japan B

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This article reviewes the research trends in Nature and Society Studies authored by Japanese geographers, which have appeared in academic journals in the geography field in Japan from the 1980s onwards; these are organ ized into three categories, "landuse and subsistence activities, " "biological resources and subsistence activities" and "the environment and resources. " In two of the categories of "landuse and subsistence activities" and "biological re sources and subsistence activities, " there has been substantial research conducted which deals with cases in develop ing countries. Yet, research on domestic activities in Japan where significant economic development has already been achieved remains scarce. The reason for this seems to be that research dealing with domestic agriculture, forestry, livestock and fishery conducted from the geographical perspective has not emphasized the subsistence aspect of these activities but rather these were considered as a part of industries. Accordingly, the majority of research in these areas is conducted from the perspective of economic geography. In regards to the research on "the environment and resources, " it became evident that Nature and Society Studies has not yet determined what type of approach should be taken to analyze the environment/resource use and environmental perception. The Nature and Society Study Group represents a new field in Japanese geography but its significance for research on human-nature interactions has gradually come to be recognized in the community of Japanese geographers through various activities including symposiums. Preparing for and coping with natural hazards, the environment and development, sustainable resource use, environmental change and survival are all the targets of Nature and Society Studies, and research in these areas is expected to develop in the future.

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Section: Forest-use and Subsistence Activitiesmentioning

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A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

Yokoyama

2013

Geog. Rev. Japan B

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“…Studies on shifting cultivation that is one of the still prevailing subsistence technologies in equatorial Africa also exist, such as Sato (1995Sato ( , 2003a, that analyzed time allocation of cultivation with cropping technologies among the Majangir living in evergreen forest of southwestern Ethiopia and explained the superiority of their system in respect of labor productivity and risk avoidance. Other examples are Oyama (2003Oyama ( , 2005, who elucidated rationality of Chitemene cultivation in Zambia focusing on environmental knowledge and stability of food production.…”

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African Area Studies by Japanese Geographers, 1987-2007

Sato

2008

Geogr. Rev. JPN, Chirigaku Hyoron

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Abstract:This paper reviews the major researches on African area studies conducted during the past 20 years by Japanese geographers . Mainly three major trends are reviewed and examined to find common interests and future directions: (1) Studies by physical geographers on late Quaternary environmental history, physical as well as anthropogenic impact on formation or change of landscape, and human response to currently changing environment , (2) Studies on subsistence economy, technology and strategy of local people including concerns of interaction among local groups and historical dynamics, (3) Political economy and political ecology that focus on coping behaviors and strategies of various actors in rural as well as urban areas with unstable environment stemming from global or national political economy.

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“…Tetsuo Sato ( , 1993Sato ( , 1996 has researched on rural development in Bangladesh, agro-forestry in Thailand, and re productive behavior in the suburban Bangkok; Junji Nagata (1994Nagata ( , 1996 has conducted his field research in rural Malaysia; Masao has researched on Nepalese villages; Kazuhiro Ajiki with Toyohiko Miyagi undertook field research on mangrove forests and environmental problem in the Philippines (Ajiki and Miyagi 1992); Kazuo Tomozawa (1991) has studied industrial change in India; Gen Endo (1991Endo ( , 1996 has researched on urban population growth in Chiang Mai and analysed local economy of Thailand in terms of provin cial businessman; Gen Ueda (1991Ueda ( , 1992Ueda ( , 1994 has studied urban petty production in Kenya and medium-sized firms in Nigeria; Wei-Dong Xu (1987 energetically published papers on recent economic changes in China; and Seii Yoh (Chienwei Yeh) (1989,1994) has studied urban development in Taipei during Ching dynasty and the Japanese coloni al era. An increasing number of stimulating papers appeared in academic journals during the last few years (Mitomi 1993;Matsumura 1993Matsumura , 1997Sawa 1994;Tsukihara 1994;Kimoto 1995;Sato, R. 1995 1982b;Maida 1984;Noma 1989;Naito 1989;Kumagai 1992Kumagai , 1996Honi 1996). They were not only the two largest geography departments in Japan with many physical and human geographers work ing together but also were responsible for educating secondary school geographers.…”

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Japanese Geographers and Their Studies on the Third World after the Second World War: A Critical Review

Kumagai

1998

Geogr. Rev. Jpn, Ser B

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This paper critically reviews Japanese geographers' contribution to Third World research in the postwar period. The author highlights the discrepancies between the geogra phers studying the Third World and geographical circles within Japan. In the pioneering period (pre mid-1960s) some active Japanese geographers independently commenced their work on the Third World without much institutional support. They established their own style of research mainly depending on participatory observation methods. In the following period (mid-1960s to 1970s), some large scale research projects were organized by major geographical departments in Japan. The University of Tsukuba's research project on Northeastern Brazil and Hiroshima University's research project on rural India are the two major ones. These research projects consisted of both physical and human geographers and adopted more extensive research methods. Since the 1980s, much more interdisciplinary research has been organized and an increasing number of younger geographers entered Third World studies. However, there has not yet been much interaction between these geographers studying the Third World and other mainstream geographers in order to innovate research methodology and epistemology of the discipline. It should be the crucial task for contemporary geographical research in Japan.

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Seasonal Labor Allocation and Diversification Strategy of Swidden Agricultural System

Cited by 4 publications

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A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

A Review of the Developments in Nature and Society Studies in Japan from the 1980s Onwards

African Area Studies by Japanese Geographers, 1987-2007

Japanese Geographers and Their Studies on the Third World after the Second World War: A Critical Review

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