

Stevan Harrell
Professor Emeritus in Anthropology at the University of Washington
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 14min
An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 1
Stevan Harrell, a Professor Emeritus in Anthropology, discusses ecological history in modern China. Topics include resilience theory, social-ecological systems, diversity's role in resilience, the Malthus-Boserup Ratchet, ecological buffers, and periodization of Chinese history.

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 15min
An Ecological History of Modern China, with Stevan Harrell — Part 2
Anthropologist Stevan Harrell discusses ecological disasters during the Mao era, the impact of water systems on agriculture, China's environmental progress, and challenges. Topics include authoritarian environmentalism, the Environmental Kuznets curve, and a preview of Harrell's book on the Yangjuan Primary School. Recommendations include 'Haroun and the Sea of Stories' and 'The Cold War: A Global History'.