The Imperfect Peasant Economy

Focusing on the resilience of a rural household economy in the Loire Country, the book explores how small-holders navigated the challenges of the nineteenth century. It challenges the perception of this system as outdated, highlighting its adaptability during difficult times. The author offers a critical analysis of industrialization and modernization, making it a valuable resource for economists, anthropologists, social scientists, and historians interested in the complexities of rural economies and their evolution.