A close, evidence-based look at how economic change and weak village governance shaped crime and social life in Tharrawaddy, Lower Burma.
This edition analyzes historical shifts from the mid-19th century to early 20th century, drawing connections between land revenue, population growth, and the rise of disorder.
Drawing on settlement records, population data, and policy debates, the work explains why traditional village governance faltered and how economic pressures intensified crime. It also proposes practical paths toward reform, including revised land revenue, agricultural unions, and improved schooling.
- How population growth interacted with village leadership to affect social order
- The role of land revenue, taxation, and agricultural economics in crime dynamics
- Critiques of policy tools like the Village Act and ideas for more effective governance
- Suggestions for realistic reforms in education, co-operation, and rural industry
Ideal for readers of historical development, colonial governance, and regional social change.