Symposium On Chinese Historical Geography

Author : Renzhi Hou
Publisher : Springer
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783662452721

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Symposium on Chinese Historical Geography by Renzhi Hou Pdf

This book represents the most important academic achievements won by Dr. Renzhi Hou, one of the founding fathers of and pioneering researchers in the modern historical geography of China. His collected papers and speeches, spanning from the 1940s to the 1990s, serve as a window into Hou’s academic experience as well as the development of the historical geography of China during the second half of the 20th century. Dr. Hou has made his greatest contributions mainly in two areas, namely, urban historical geography and desert historical geography. Roughly a quarter of this book is devoted to the former, and above all to the study of Beijing’s historical geography and its influence on urban planning. It is worth noting that “From Beijing to Washington—A Contemplation on the Concept of Municipal Planning,” presented here, is the only historical geography-based comparative study of a Chinese city and a Western one by a Chinese scholar. Dr. Hou’s studies on desert historical geography have garnered him a prominent reputation in the natural sciences academia. “Ancient City Ruins in the Deserts of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China,” also included here, can be considered a masterwork. Moreover, many of his original thoughts on some interesting topics can also be found in this book, such as the communication between China and Africa in ancient times, and the rediscovery of the value of geographical classics in the modern context.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 7513560331

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中国历史地理论集(英汉对照) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Yi-Fu Tuan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351535380

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A Historical Geography of China by Yi-Fu Tuan Pdf

The Chinese earth is pervasively humanized through long occupation. Signs of man's presence vary from the obvious to the extremely subtle. The building of roads, bridges, dams, and factories, and the consolidation of farm holdings alter the Chinese landscape and these alterations seem all the more conspicuous because they introduce features that are not distinctively Chinese. In contrast, traditional forms and architectural relics escape our attention because they are so identified with the Chinese scene that they appear to be almost outgrowths of nature. Describing the natural order of human beings in the context of the Chinese earth and civilization, "A Historical Geography of China" narrates the evolution of the Chinese landscape from prehistoric times to the present.Tuan views landscape as a visible expression of man's efforts to gain a living and achieve a measure of stability in the constant flux of nature. The book ranges the period of time from Peking man to the epoch of Mao Tse-tung. It moves through the ancient and modern dynasties, the warlords and conquests, earthquakes, devastating floods, climatic reversals, and staggering civil wars to the impact of Western civilization and industrialization. The emphasis throughout is on the effect of a changing environment on succeeding cultures.This classic study attempts to analyze and describe traditional Chinese settlement patterns and architecture. The result is a clear and succinct examination of the development of the Chinese landscape over thousands of years. It describes the ways the Communist regime worked to alter the face of the nation. This work will quickly prove to be crucial reading for all who are interested in this pivotal nation. It goes far beyond the usual political spectrum, into the physical and social roots of Chinese history.

Author : Xiaofeng Tang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : China
ISBN : UOM:39015060738039

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From Dynastic Geography to Historical Geography by Xiaofeng Tang Pdf

Author : Jeff Kyong-McClain,Yongtao Du
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 9780739172308

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Chinese History in Geographical Perspective by Jeff Kyong-McClain,Yongtao Du Pdf

This volume treats "China" first and foremost as an evolving and imagined geographical entity. The contributors explore China's last five hundred years of history using geography as a lens through which to approach such issues as sports, ethnography, cartography, religion, elite and popular culture, transnational networking, urban planning, and politics.

Author : Ronald G. Knapp
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780824880040

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China's Island Frontier by Ronald G. Knapp Pdf

Until the seventeenth century, Professor Knapp reminds us, Taiwan lay obscure off the southeast coast of China-an island cloaked in anonymity and inhabited principally by aborigines. Then, rather abruptly, the island was thrust into the maelstrom of European commercial expansion in East Asia, which in its wake drew Chinese peasant pioneers across the straits to Taiwan. This is the story, told from many viewpoints, of how Taiwan was transformed over a period of three centuries from a raw frontier to a stable entity with social and economic patterns similar to those found along the coastal mainland of southeastern China.

Author : Qian Guo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216052272

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Beijing by Qian Guo Pdf

This comprehensive volume examines contemporary life and history in Beijing, covering such topics as culture, politics, economics, crime, security, the environment, and more. While it is not China's most populated city, Beijing serves an important role as the political and cultural capital of the country. This volume examines Beijing's long history, contemporary society, and current challenges the city faces as we move further into the 21st century. Geared toward high school readers, undergraduates, and general readers interested in learning about Beijing, this volume consists of 12 narrative chapters focused on geography, history, and culture. Coverage includes location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, popular culture, and the future. "Life in the City" sidebars feature interviews and memories transcribed by people who are from, lived in, or traveled through Beijing, while other sidebars offer cultural fun facts and travel tips. This volume is the perfect read for anyone looking to get a better idea of what life is like in Beijing and how its culture has arrived at this point.

Author : Zeng Yeying
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000457834

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Contemporary Studies on Modern Chinese History by Zeng Yeying Pdf

The study of modern Chinese history has developed rapidly in recent decades and has seen increased exploration of new topics and innovative approaches. Resulting from a special issue of Modern Chinese History Studies, this set is devoted to showcasing the healthy development of Chinese modern history studies, and has already been revised twice in the original language. This three-volume set exhibits major achievements on the study of modern Chinese history and shows how the role of history was in debate, transformation, and re-evaluation throughout this tortuous yet prosperous period. Articles on 23 different topics are collected from over 30 prominent historians in order to represent their insights on the developmental paths of Chinese historical studies. Drawing on a large number of case studies of critical historical events that contribute to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, this set offers a panoramic view on the studies of modern Chinese history. In addition, it incorporates more pioneering topics such as intellectual history, cultural history, and translations of overseas studies on contemporary Chinese history. This book will be a valuable reference for scholars and students of Chinese history.

Author : Zeng Yeying
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351053990

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Contemporary Studies on Modern Chinese History II by Zeng Yeying Pdf

The study of modern Chinese history has developed rapidly in recent decades and has seen increased exploration of new topics and innovative approaches. Resulting from a special issue of Modern Chinese History Studies, this volume is devoted to showcasing the healthy development of Chinese modern history studies, and has already been revised twice in the original language. This volume exhibits major achievements on the study of modern Chinese history and shows how the role of history was in debate, transformation and re-evaluation throughout this tortuous yet prosperous period. Articles on seven different topics are collected from over ten prominent historians in order to represent their insights on the developmental paths of Chinese historical studies. Drawing on a large number of case studies of critical historical events, such as imperial China and the Chinese Workers’ Movement, this volume sets out to explore topics such as the history of Sino-foreign relations as well as the history of workers’ movements and youth movements. This book will be a valuable reference for scholars and students of Chinese history.

Author : Benjamin I. Schwartz
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781684171750

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Reflections on the May Fourth Movement by Benjamin I. Schwartz Pdf

This symposium commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the May Fourth Movement of 1919 in China. This volume contains six essays on various aspects of the movement.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : China
ISBN : UVA:X030535157

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中國文化集刊 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nicola Di Cosmo,Don J Wyatt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781135790950

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Political Frontiers, Ethnic Boundaries and Human Geographies in Chinese History by Nicola Di Cosmo,Don J Wyatt Pdf

The question of boundaries - physical or political - has become fertile ground in the analysis of Chinese history and society. These essays cover the early decades of the Zhou dynasty to the early centuries after the Manchu conquest.

Author : Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000876888

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Neuroscience for Designing Green Spaces by Agnieszka Olszewska-Guizzo Pdf

Urban parks and gardens are where people go to reconnect with nature and destress. But do they all provide the same benefits or are some better than others? What specific attributes set some green spaces apart? Can we objectively measure their impact on mental health and well-being? If so, how do we use this evidence to guide the design of mentally healthy cities? The Contemplative Landscape Model unveils the path to answer these questions. Rooted in landscape architecture and neuroscience, this innovative concept is described for the first time in an extended format, offering a deep dive into contemplative design and the science behind it. In the face of the global mental health crisis, and increasing disconnection from nature, design strategies for creating healthier urban environments are what our cities so sorely need. This book delves into the neuroscience behind contemplative landscapes, their key spatial characteristics, and practical applications of the Contemplative Landscape Model through case studies from around the world. Landscape architects, urban planners, students, land managers, and anyone interested in unlocking the healing power of landscapes will find inspiration here.

Author : Yi-fu Tuan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 081665431X

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Coming Home to China by Yi-fu Tuan Pdf

In 2005, distinguished geographer Yi-Fu Tuan ventured to China to speak at an architectural conference, returning for the first time to the place he had left as a child sixty-four years before. In this enchanting volume, Tuans childhood memories and musings on the places he encountered during his homecoming are interspersed with new lectures, engaging principles of human geography and the changing Chinese landscape.

Author : Michael Dillon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317817154

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Encyclopedia of Chinese History by Michael Dillon Pdf

China has become accessible to the west in the last twenty years in a way that was not possible in the previous thirty. The number of westerners travelling to China to study, for business or for tourism has increased dramatically and there has been a corresponding increase in interest in Chinese culture, society and economy and increasing coverage of contemporary China in the media. Our understanding of China’s history has also been evolving. The study of history in the People’s Republic of China during the Mao Zedong period was strictly regulated and primary sources were rarely available to westerners or even to most Chinese historians. Now that the Chinese archives are open to researchers, there is a growing body of academic expertise on history in China that is open to western analysis and historical methods. This has in many ways changed the way that Chinese history, particularly the modern period, is viewed. The Encyclopedia of Chinese History covers the entire span of Chinese history from the period known primarily through archaeology to the present day. Treating Chinese history in the broadest sense, the Encyclopedia includes coverage of the frontier regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, Xinjiang and Tibet that have played such an important role in the history of China Proper and will also include material on Taiwan, and on the Chinese diaspora. In A-Z format with entries written by experts in the field of Chinese Studies, the Encyclopedia will be an invaluable resource for students of Chinese history, politics and culture.