An Archaeological Exploration of the Dawn of Agriculture in Ancient China

We will explore the revolution in our understanding of how people’s lives changed at the onset of agriculture, focusing on two distinctive systems, one in North China and the other in the Central-South (the Yangtze valley). Through a set of case studies we will explore the circumstances of these innovations on the one hand and stability on the other. We will also briefly consider what our ancestors in China can teach us about our current circumstances. See website for more information ...