Research on Agricultural Disasters and Disaster Reduction Strategies During the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Jin Periods

Author: Bu Fengxian
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: Based on the quantitative analysis of historical disaster and famine data, the author discusses the spatiotemporal distribution patterns of agricultural disasters during the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Jin periods. Referring to modern disaster theory, the book summarizes and elaborates on the development and changes of agricultural disaster mitigation measures from both technological and policy perspectives. It also provides a comprehensive and detailed review and evaluation of the early forms of agricultural disaster mitigation thought in the traditional agricultural era.