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The State and the Environmental History of Early China: Interview with Professor Brian Lander

Tides of History

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State Power and Societal Development

This chapter explores the influence of state power on the development of societies. It discusses the ability of states to force individuals to take specific actions, the incentivization of agriculture by states, and the comparison of state power in different historical periods and regions.

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