Publication |
USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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Description |
112PBlue Spine
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Series |
Rivers of the World
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Summary/Abstract |
Describes the Yangtze river as the lifeline of China, developing and sustaining its civilization and wildlife, right through since ancient times. It discusses how the river has been used, what changes it has undergone and efforts towards its conservation and repair.
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Contents |
A dragon of a river
Carver of mountains
China's lifeline
Taming and developing the dragon
A threatened river
The Yangtze in the twentyfirst century
A great leap forward or backward
Notes
For furthur reading
Works consulted
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Standard Number |
1-59018-370-3 Hb.
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