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James C. Scott's classic study, "The Moral Economy of the Peasant: Rebellion and Subsistence in Southeast Asia," explores the dynamics of peasant resistance and rebellion. Scott argues that peasant behavior is not irrational or driven solely by desperation, but rather shaped by a "moral economy" – a set of shared ethical principles and expectations regarding subsistence and survival. He examines how peasants establish a "subsistence ethic" that prioritizes security and well-being over profit maximization. When this moral economy is threatened by external forces like colonialism, market pressures, or state policies, peasants are likely to engage in resistance, ranging from everyday forms of evasion to outright rebellion. Scott analyzes historical cases of peasant uprisings in Southeast Asia, demonstrating how these rebellions were rooted in the defense of their moral economy and the perceived violation of their subsistence rights. The book challenges conventional views of peasant political action and offers a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between power, resistance, and survival in agrarian societies.

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