In the section "Rice Paddies and Math Tests" of his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell argues that modern differences between Eastern educational practices and Western educational practices can be traced back to their respective agricultural legacies. To what extent are his claims accurate?

by rackofages

He also slightly expands on this claim in the next section, "Marita's Bargain".

Erusian

Could you provide the specific claims? What is the causal link Gladwell draws?