Chinese Agrarian Civilization: A Brief History for the New Era

About the Book

Chinese Agrarian Civilization: A Brief History for the New Era provides a comprehensive overview of China's profound farming heritage, exploring its role as a foundational cultural force and a wellspring of national wisdom. Organized chronologically, the book spans key areas including crop domestication, farming tools, water conservancy, and food culture, with a focused examination on the origin, cultivation, and global exchange of staple plants. Integrating perspectives from agricultural history, archaeology, and crop science, it presents a clear, globally-informed narrative of how Chinese farming practices evolved and interacted with the world. This accessible work illuminates the deep roots of Chinese civilization and its enduring contributions to humanity's agricultural story.

About the Author

Author: Gao Guojin, Ph.D. in Science, is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Public Administration at Shandong Agricultural University and serves as a master's supervisor in the field of agricultural history. Dr. Gao is a council member of the Chinese Society of Agricultural History and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Agricultural History Committee of the Chinese Society for the History of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the compilation of ancient Chinese agricultural texts, the historical development of crops and Mount Tai culture.

Translator:

Li Yuee: an Associate Professor and Master's Supervisor in the College of Foreign Languages at Shandong Agricultural University. Her research focuses on translation studies and practice. Recently, she was dedicated to the translation of Mount Tai culture, with multiple related publications that underscore her expertise for this project.

Li Ling: an Associate Professor at Shandong Agricultural University, holding a Master of Arts degree and a PhD in Management. Her research focuses on the translation of traditional Chinese culture and the integration of ideological education in university curricula. She has led multiple research projects and authored numerous academic publications, including monographs, textbooks, and translations. Her work demonstrates her sustained commitment to advancing scholarship in these key areas.