ABSTRACT
As the Khmer Rouge established its dominance over the population, local cadres intensified their use of violence and psychological abuse to maintain order. Independent surveillance networks of soldiers and spies were instituted in each camp to monitor the activities of villagers. Snitching was encouraged and rewarded. The penalties for participating in the underground economy ranged from whippings to executions. Violations of the ban on bartering often included consequences for the family members of the traders. This part of the book focuses on the constant danger that Khmers faced for bartering and the atmosphere of fear and anxiety that shaped the behavior of traders.
