National Period Flood and Drought Disasters in Henan and Rural Society

Author: Su Xinliu
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The author of this book provides a detailed analysis and research on existing achievements, collecting materials including archives, local chronicles, various types of scholarly works, newspaper and periodical materials, inscriptions on steles, "Cultural and Historical Materials," as well as survey data. By combining literature research with field investigations, supplemented by comparative studies, chart analysis, and other methods, the book discusses the general situation of water and drought disasters in Henan Province during the Republican era, their regional changes and trends; examines the social response mechanisms to disasters and rural livelihoods during disaster periods; and investigates the impact of disasters on rural economies and the various consequences caused by disasters.