Knowing Manchuria

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

Autori

• Ruth Rogaski

Parametri

• 464 pagine
• 17 ore di lettura

• Storia

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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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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