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Knowing Manchuria

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

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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.

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Knowing Manchuria, Ruth Rogaski

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2022
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Titre
Knowing Manchuria
Sous-titre
Environments, the Senses, and Natural Knowledge on an Asian Borderland
Langue
Anglais
Format
rigide
Pages
464
ISBN13
9780226809656
Séries
Mots clés
Nonfiction, Histoire
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4,35 sur 5
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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.