Knowing Manchuria

Environments, the Senses, and Natural Knowledge on an Asian Borderland

Auteurs

• Ruth Rogaski

Paramètres

• 464 pages
• 17 heures de lecture

• Histoire

En savoir plus sur le livre

The book explores the complex interplay of knowledge creation and environmental understanding in Manchuria, a region marked by its diverse landscapes and historical significance. It examines how various figures, from paleontologists to indigenous shamans, contributed to the evolving perception of this contested borderland. The narrative traces the transformation of Manchuria's identity, shifting from a sacred land to a site of disease and ultimately to a vital agricultural hub, highlighting the dynamic relationship between nature and human understanding over time.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2022
• Reliure: (rigide)