Geographies of the Past: Rice, Slaves and Technological Transfer in South Carolina
J Carney, R Porcher - Southeastern Geographer, 1993 - muse.jhu.edu
J Carney, R Porcher
Southeastern Geographer, 1993•muse.jhu.eduThis paper examines the plausibility for an African transfer of technology to the South
Carolina ante-bellum rice economy. Emphasis is on the colonial period when three distinct
rice production systems emerged. A cross-cultural and geographical analysis is employed to
examine the spatial patterns of rice growing between South Carolina and West Africa. The
analysis demonstrates a remarkable correspondence between micro-environments planted
to rice as well as the field and irrigation techniques utilized for production.
Carolina ante-bellum rice economy. Emphasis is on the colonial period when three distinct
rice production systems emerged. A cross-cultural and geographical analysis is employed to
examine the spatial patterns of rice growing between South Carolina and West Africa. The
analysis demonstrates a remarkable correspondence between micro-environments planted
to rice as well as the field and irrigation techniques utilized for production.
Abstract
This paper examines the plausibility for an African transfer of technology to the South Carolina ante-bellum rice economy. Emphasis is on the colonial period when three distinct rice production systems emerged. A cross-cultural and geographical analysis is employed to examine the spatial patterns of rice growing between South Carolina and West Africa. The analysis demonstrates a remarkable correspondence between micro-environments planted to rice as well as the field and irrigation techniques utilized for production.
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