Thomas White, China’s Camel Country. Livestock and Nation-Building at a Pastoral Frontier

Key Points

• The research examines the role of livestock in shaping national identity and development at a pastoral frontier in China.
• Literature review of historical and cultural texts
• Analysis of agricultural practices
• Field observations in pastoral areas
• Interviews with local communities
• Identified livestock as a crucial factor in cultural identity
• Revealed a relationship between livestock management and national policies
• Showed how pastoral communities influence local economies and heritage