The Green Revolution
The impact of high-yield crops and new technology on Southeast Asian agriculture.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Green Revolution transform rural social structures?
- 2Was the Green Revolution a success in terms of food security?
- 3What were the environmental costs of intensive agriculture in the region?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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