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Author Weller, Robert P. (Robert Paul), 1953-

Title Discovering nature : globalization and environmental culture in China and Taiwan / Robert P. Weller
Published New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006

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Description viii, 189 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Summary "Robert Weller's documented account describes the transformations which have taken place in Chinese and Taiwanese responses to the environment across the twentieth century. Indeed, as the author points out, within a relatively short time both places can be said to have "discovered" a new concept of nature. The book focuses on nature tourism, anti-pollution movements, and policy implementation to show how the global spread of Western ideas about nature has interacted with Chinese traditions. The book will appeal to a broad readership from scholars of Asia, to environmentalists, and anthropologists."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-182) and index
Subject Philosophy of nature -- China.
Philosophy of nature -- Taiwan.
Nature worship -- China.
Nature worship -- Taiwan.
Religion and state -- China.
Religion and state -- Taiwan.
LC no. 2006278345
ISBN 9780521839594
9780521548410
0521839599
0521548411