Origins of Cattle Traction and the Making of Early Civilisations in North China

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Focusing on the origins of cattle labor, this book uniquely combines palaeopathological, archaeological, and historical investigations centered on Chinese osteological materials. It begins with an introduction and literature review, followed by the employed theories and methods. The core analysis of archaeological findings leads to a comprehensive discussion that synthesizes insights and offers concluding remarks, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of ancient agricultural practices in China.