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centralized state administration, attributing it to present political issues in the
Cordillera mountains. Kjaerholm recognized the book's focus on the American administration era as pivotal in driving significant changes, contrasting it with the limited impact of Spanish administration. While commending the study's strengths in geography, economy, and ecology, Kjaerholm critiqued Lewis's characterization of Buguias society as "highly stratified," suggesting it may not align with broader social science perspectives on peasant societies. Despite his criticism, Kjaerholm concluded that the book is an inspiring and groundbreaking exploration of social, cultural, and ecological changes in the Cordillera region.
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Gross expressed skepticism about the book's argument against the conventional wisdom that commercialization leads to the breakdown of communitarian societies. He noted that Lewis's denial of the efficacy of a materialist approach and the limited theoretical section created gaps in the analysis. Gross appreciated the detailed and convincing account of the transformation in agricultural practices but criticized the lack of diverse voices in the text. Despite these concerns, Gross concluded that "Wagering the Land" is an excellent piece of research that contributes to understanding the political economy in the uplands of the
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argument, such as insufficient data support for the proposed link between commercial farming and redistributive feasting in
Buguias. Wiber raised concerns about the unclear details of Lewis's collaboration with Buguias residents in his research methodology. She also questioned the lack of substantiation for claims related to social differentiation, labor control, and female status improvement with commercialization. Despite these criticisms, Wiber acknowledged the book's contribution to understanding the challenges faced by capitalized farming globally.
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tenure, regional trading, and the history of the vegetable industry. Eder criticized the book for underutilizing etic terms and lacking systematic quantitative data, particularly in analyzing agricultural change and social dynamics. Despite the methodological shortcomings, Eder recognized the book as a major contribution to the literature, advancing understanding of the
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James F. Eder admitted the study's significant contributions to understanding the interplay of agricultural change and cultural persistence in the
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Thomas Gibson outlined Lewis' examination of social, economic, and ritual developments in highland Luzon. Gibson suggested that while the author's geographically and temporally broad approach is comprehensive, more in-depth analysis of ritual practices is needed to substantiate the book's claims. He
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Jon Gross wrote a mixed review of the book. He considered the book a success as an ethnographic history, praising its use of empirical observations and oral history to document the transformation of the agro-ecological base, social relations, and cultural institutions in
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led to the collapse of the traditional system, replaced by a new model centered around
Chinese-led temperate vegetable cultivation. The book explores the development of truck gardening in Luzon's highlands after World War II, linking it to ritual feasting and environmental degradation. The period
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Melanie G. Wiber acknowledged the book's merits, noting its accessibility for undergraduate students, effective historical summaries, and valuable perspectives on population dynamics, trade patterns, and ecological degradation. However, she pointed out some shortcomings, citing gaps in Lewis's
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from 1972 to 1990 witnesses a crisis in the commercialized system due to factors such as land erosion, population growth, and market competition. Despite the challenges, the ritual system persists, making
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