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Exploring the Yangtze River, this book delves into its significance as a cradle of Chinese civilization and its role as a vital transportation route and agricultural lifeline. It highlights the profound impact of the Three Gorges Dam, which has not only displaced over a million residents but also drastically altered the river's ecosystem. Through this lens, readers gain insight into the river's historical importance and the contemporary challenges faced by the communities and environment surrounding it.
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The Yangtze: China's Majestic River, Molly Aloian
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Yangtze: China's Majestic River
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Molly Aloian
- Publisher
- Bayard Publishing
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN13
- 9780778774495
- Category
- Ecology
- Description
- Exploring the Yangtze River, this book delves into its significance as a cradle of Chinese civilization and its role as a vital transportation route and agricultural lifeline. It highlights the profound impact of the Three Gorges Dam, which has not only displaced over a million residents but also drastically altered the river's ecosystem. Through this lens, readers gain insight into the river's historical importance and the contemporary challenges faced by the communities and environment surrounding it.