An Ecological History of Modern China

Stevan Harrell

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University of Washington Press
28 July 2023

Asian history; Social & cultural anthropology; Applied ecology; Social impact of environmental issues

Is environmental degradation an inevitable result of economic development? Can ecosystems be restored once government officials and the public are committed to doing so? These questions are at the heart of An Ecological History of Modern China, a comprehensive account of China's transformation since the founding of the People's Republic from the perspective not of the economy but of the biophysical world. Examples throughout illustrate how agricultural, industrial, and urban development have affected the resilience of China's ecosystems-their ability to withstand disturbances and additional growth-and what this means for the country's future.

Drawing on decades of research, Stevan Harrell demonstrates the local and global impacts of China's miraculous rise. In clear and accessible prose, An Ecological History of Modern China untangles the paradoxes of development and questions the possibility of a future that is both prosperous and sustainable. It is a critical resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in environmental change, Chinese history, and sustainable development.

By: Stevan Harrell
Imprint: University of Washington Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 839g
ISBN: 9780295751719
ISBN 10: 0295751711
Pages: 582
Publication Date: 28 July 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stevan Harrell is professor emeritus of anthropology and environmental and forest sciences at the University of Washington. His many books include Ways of Being Ethnic in Southwest China.

Reviews for An Ecological History of Modern China

"""An intellectually adventurous, wide-ranging, and boldly integrative study."" -- Andrew J. Nathan * Foreign Affairs * ""A marvelously accessible instant classic . . . Can knowledge of modern China's ecological history point us to new ways of envisioning and managing worldwide climate change? The answer would seem to be yes. Harrell's book offers the hope that comes with a robust knowledge of ecological history."" -- Katherine Swancutt * China Quarterly *"