How have recent economic reforms affected Syria's agricultural sector? Addressing this question, the authors give particular attention to the implications of the reforms for rural society. Contents: Foreword--R. Hinnebusch; The Ba'th's Rural Revolution--R. Hinnebusch; Syria's Agricultural Sector: Situation, Role, Challenges, and Prospects--A. El Hindi; Syrian Agriculture Between Reality and Potential--M. Khaddam; Agrarian Counter Reform in Syria--M. Ababsa