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Title:Diffusion of innovations: a research report
Author:Haas, Andy W.
Year:1973
Periodical:Africana Research Bulletin
Volume:4
Issue:2
Pages:65-67
Language:English
Geographic term:Sierra Leone
Subject:rice
Abstract:During December 15th 1973 - February 10th 1974 research was done on the subject: Introduction and diffusion of a new rice farming method among the Koranko farmers in Alikalia, Nieni Chiefdom, Koinadugu District, Northern Province, Sierra Leone. The new method was introduced by an American Peace Corps Volunteer who came to the village (238 houses) in September 1971. The author had been previously in Alikalia in 1971-72 and 1972-73 (both in December and January). The report is presented under the headings: Innovation - Diffusion - Theoretical background - The theory - The diffusion-process - The time-factor.
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