...Robert van Niel Abstract The introduction and operation of the cultivation (culture) system in Java were closely tied to the collection of landrent. Reinsma has noted this clearly and succinctly in his contention diat “the landrent served as the lever for making use of an important part...

... to take up themes in greater depth or to take issue with his arguments. Themes covered include the nature of the landrent system introduced under the Cultivation System, sugar production, labor, and rights to land. The final two essays, on "Nineteenth-Century Java: Variations on the Theme of Rural Change...

... few areas that in recent years has seen vigorous debate and contrary views. Van Niel's essays have been the basis for much of this debate, stimulating others to take up themes in greater depth or to take issue with his arguments. Themes covered include the nature of the landrent system introduced...

... OF ASIAN STUDIES P. Boomgaard has provided much information on forest policy in Java, but I am left with the feeling that this is part of something bigger that is yet to emerge. Similarly, W.R. Hugenholtz, writing about landrent in Java, seems to be taking a close look at a detail that belongs in a larger...

... has provided much information on forest policy in Java, but I am left with the feeling that this is part of something bigger that is yet to emerge. Similarly, W.R. Hugenholtz, writing about landrent in Java, seems to be taking a close look at a detail that belongs in a larger context. Frans Hiisken...

... (1905-1963) An Appreciation, by ARTHUR F. WRIGHT Adam Smith and Asia, by WILLIAM W. LOCKWOOD The Function of Landrent under the Cultivation System in Java, by ROBERT VAN NIEL Notes on Shipping and Trade in Japan and the Ryukyus, by SYDNEY CRAWCOUR Ryukyu and Southeast Asia, by SHUNZO SAKAMAKI...