A History of Chinese Science and TechnologyWater Conservancy Technology
A History of Chinese Science and Technology: Water Conservancy Technology
Zhou, Kuiyi
2014-10-21 00:00:00
[The most basic resources for development of the human society are water and soil. Water and soil are the fundamental factors of the society and the nature. Therefore, the ancient people considered that, with water and soil resources, “heaven and earth formed, various living things emerged, countries became peaceful and everything became harmonious (Han Shi Wai Zhuan).” Distribution of land and soil resources in China, however, is quite unbalanced due to impacts of China’s geographic latitude, terrain, and monsoon climate; thus, human efforts are needed for regulating, improving water resource, and water environment, and hence, water resources science.]
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A History of Chinese Science and TechnologyWater Conservancy Technology
[The most basic resources for development of the human society are water and soil. Water and soil are the fundamental factors of the society and the nature. Therefore, the ancient people considered that, with water and soil resources, “heaven and earth formed, various living things emerged, countries became peaceful and everything became harmonious (Han Shi Wai Zhuan).” Distribution of land and soil resources in China, however, is quite unbalanced due to impacts of China’s geographic latitude, terrain, and monsoon climate; thus, human efforts are needed for regulating, improving water resource, and water environment, and hence, water resources science.]
Published: Oct 21, 2014
Keywords: Water Conservancy; Qing Dynasty; Flood Disaster; Dongting Lake; Song Dynasty
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