An Ecological History Of Modern China

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Is environmental degradation an inevitable result of economic development? Can ecosystems be restored once government officials and the public are committed to doing so? These questions are at the heart of An Ecological History of Modern China, a comprehensive account of China's transformation since the founding of the People's Republic from the perspective not of the economy but of the biophysical world. Examples throughout illustrate how agricultural, industrial, and urban development have affected the resilience of China's ecosystems--their ability to withstand disturbances and additional growth--and what this means for the country's future. Drawing on decades of research, Stevan Harrell demonstrates the local and global impacts of China's miraculous rise. In clear and accessible prose, An Ecological History of Modern China untangles the paradoxes of development and questions the possibility of a future that is both prosperous and sustainable. It is a critical resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in environmental change, Chinese history, and sustainable development.


  • | Author: Stevan Harrell, Professor Of Anthropology Emeritus And Professor Emeritus Of Anthropology Stevan Harrell
  • | Publisher: University Of Washington Press
  • | Publication Date: Jul 07, 2023
  • | Number of Pages: 582 pages
  • | Language: English
  • | Binding: Hardcover
  • | ISBN-10: 029575169X
  • | ISBN-13: 9780295751696
Author:
Stevan Harrell, Professor Of Anthropology Emeritus And Professor Emeritus Of Anthropology Stevan Harrell
Publisher:
University Of Washington Press
Publication Date:
Jul 07, 2023
Number of pages:
582 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Hardcover
ISBN-10:
029575169X
ISBN-13:
9780295751696