The State and the Environmental History of Early China: Interview with Professor Brian Lander
Tides of History
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Exploring Human-Environment Interactions in Early China
The chapter discusses the historical study of human-environment interactions in China, highlighting the use of archaeological, textual, and paleoecological evidence. It delves into the challenge of interpreting and connecting different forms of evidence and explores the debate between texts and archaeological evidence in early China. The chapter also examines long-term environmental changes in China, including the impact of agriculture and the relationship between humans and animals.
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