Prehistoric Modernization: From Hunting and Gathering to the Origins of Agriculture

Chen, Shengqian; Li, Huifang

This book explores the origins of agriculture in China, and the transformation from hunter-gatherer to agriculture producer. Therefore, it reveals the ancient genes of China as an agricultural country and digs into questions like what turning events occurred during the transformative period from hunting-gathering to agricultural production and why the development of agriculture is rapid in some regions while largely delayed in others. This book also introduces various definitions and theoretical methods on the study of agriculture’s origin. It represents the transforming era by simulating prehistoric hunter-gatherer’s survival strategies with data collected from modern weather station. The author also tries to answer questions on the origins of agriculture production in China with comprehensive archeology evidences.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-03-01

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789819794225

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-9423-2

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 531