
An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 1
Sinica Podcast
Exploring China's Ecological Buffers and Development Challenges
The chapter dives into the concept of ecological buffers in China and the challenges faced in different regions like China proper, Zomia, and Chinese Central Asia, focusing on the trade-off between increasing productivity and maintaining resilience. It discusses the unintended consequences of intensifying agriculture in rugged regions like Zomia, emphasizing the unique reliance on ruminant animals for food production in Central Asia. The narrative also delves into the periodization of modern Chinese history from an ecological perspective, challenging conventional divisions and discussing the shift in consciousness towards ecological civilization around 1998.
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