Local Realities and Environmental Changes in the History of E... - 9781138906150

Name: Local Realities and Environmental Changes in the History of E... - 9781138906150
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Local Realities and Environmental Changes in the History of East AsiaAuthor(s): Ts'ui-Jung Liu\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138906150, 978-1138906150\nSynopsis\nEnvironmental history has evolved into a well-established historical subfield which has broadened the horizons of historical research, beyond human affairs, to include the study of human interactions with natural and man-made environments. This broadened scope has attracted scholars from many different fields; a development which is reflected by this volume as it highlights the recent studies on East Asian environmental history by scholars of History, Economic History, Political ecology, Sociology and Environmental Studies.\n\nThis book examines the local realities and environmental changes in East Asia, and is one of a few publications in English on the subject. Contributors apply rich historical material, maps and statistical data to reveal the loca.