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The Retreat Of The Elephants: An Environmental History Of China,Used
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This Is The First Environmental History Of China During The Three Thousand Years For Which There Are Written Records. It Is Also A Treasure Trove Of Literary, Political, Aesthetic, Scientific, And Religious Sources, Which Allow The Reader Direct Access To The Views And Feelings Of The Chinese People Toward Their Environment And Their Landscape.Elvin Chronicles The Spread Of The Chinese Style Of Farming That Eliminated The Habitat Of The Elephants That Populated The Country Alongside Much Of Its Original Wildlife; The Destruction Of Most Of The Forests; The Impact Of War On The Environmental Transformation Of The Landscape; And The Reengineering Of The Countryside Through Watercontrol Systems, Some Of Gigantic Size. He Documents The Histories Of Three Contrasting Localities Within China To Show How Ecological Dynamics Defined The Lives Of The Inhabitants. And He Shows That China In The Eighteenth Century, On The Eve Of The Modern Era, Was Probably More Environmentally Degraded Than Northwestern Europe Around This Time.Indispensable For Its New Perspective On Longterm Chinese History And Its Explanation Of The Roots Of Chinas Presentday Environmental Crisis, This Book Opens A Door Into The Chinese Past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Retreat of the Elephants' about? A: 'The Retreat of the Elephants' is an environmental history of China that explores three thousand years of written records, focusing on the relationship between the Chinese people and their environment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Retreat of the Elephants' is Mark Elvin.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Retreat of the Elephants' was published on March 10, 2004.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'The Retreat of the Elephants' has a total of 592 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Retreat of the Elephants' is listed as new.
- Q: What is the main focus of the environmental history discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the impact of farming, war, and water-control systems on China's environment and the resulting ecological dynamics.
- Q: What makes this book indispensable for understanding China's environmental history? A: It provides a new perspective on long-term Chinese history and explains the roots of China’s current environmental crisis.
- Q: What types of sources are included in the book? A: The book includes literary, political, aesthetic, scientific, and religious sources that reflect the Chinese people's views on their environment.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Retreat of the Elephants' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in environmental history and Chinese studies.