Nature of Disaster in China - The 1931 Yangzi River Flood

Unearths the forgotten history of a catastrophic flood, examining its profound impact upon the environment and society of modern China.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The Long River¿¿; 2. The flood pulse; 3. The Dragon King¿¿; 4. A sense of disaster; 5. Disaster experts; 6. The floating population; Epilogue.

About the author

Chris Courtney is an environmental and social historian of modern China. He has lived for over five years in the city of Wuhan, and is passionate about the history and culture of the region. Having completed his Ph.D. at the University of Manchester, he was awarded research fellowships at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge, and at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore.

Summary

This book will appeal to students and scholars of Chinese history, environmental history, and disaster studies. It analyses of one of the most lethal floods in history, exploring its environmental, social, and cultural dimensions. It examines the historical development of water problems in Yangzi region, which remain relevant today.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Courtney, Chris (University of Cambridge) Courtney, COURTNEY CHRIS
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781108417778
• ISBN: 978-1-108-41777-8
• No. of pages: 310
• Series: Studies in Environment and History; Studies in Environment and His; Studies in Environment and History; Studies in Environment and His
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; China, Asia, HISTORY / Asia / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Social impact of disasters, Asian History, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Natural disasters, History and Archaeology, Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made)