article

The beginnings of agriculture in China: a multiregional view

Current anthropology52 • Published In 2011 • Pages: s273-s293

By: Cohen, David Joel.

Abstract
This study examines interactions within and between regions, comparing and contrasting the Early to Middle Neolithic cultures in North and South China. The author attempts to understand what processes—especially interactions—were necessary to lead from hunting-fishing-gathering to a full-scale farming culture in each region.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Comparative evidence
Innovation
Cultural participation
Tillage
Cereal agriculture
Diet
Settlement patterns
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Yellow River Early Neolithic
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2018
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
12500-5900 BP
Coverage Place
eastern China
Notes
by David Joel Cohen
Includes bibliographical references (p. s289-s293)
LCCN
a 63000576
LCSH
Yellow River Early Neolithic