SKU: 59833889561

The River Runs Black: The Environmental Challenge to China's Future

Sale price$15.26 Regular price$16.96
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $4.24 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 18 - Aug 23

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

The River Runs Black: The Environmental Challenge to China's FutureChina's spectacular economic growth over the past two decades has dramatically depleted the country's natural resources and produced skyrocketing rates of pollution. Environmental degradation in China has also contributed to significant public health problems, mass migration, economic loss, and social unrest. In The River Runs Black, Elizabeth C. Economy examines China's growing environmental crisis and its implications for the country's future

China's spectacular economic growth over the past two decades has dramatically depleted the country's natural resources and produced skyrocketing rates of pollution. Environmental degradation in China has also contributed to significant public health problems, mass migration, economic loss, and social unrest. In The River Runs Black, Elizabeth C. Economy examines China's growing environmental crisis and its implications for the country's future development.

Drawing on historical research, case studies, and interviews with officials, scholars, and activists in China, the author traces the economic and political roots of China's environmental challenge and the evolution of the leadership's response. She argues that China's current approach to environmental protection mirrors the one embraced for economic development: devolving authority to local officials, opening the door to private actors, and inviting participation from the international community, while retaining only weak central control. The result has been a patchwork of environmental protection in which a few wealthy regions with strong leaders and international ties improve their local environments, while most of the country continues to deteriorate, sometimes suffering irrevocable damage. Economy compares China's response with the experience of other societies and sketches out several possible futures for the country. This second edition is updated with information about events during the past five years, covering China's tumultuous transformation of its economy and its landscape as it deals with the political implications of this behavior as viewed by an international community ever more concerned about climate change and dwindling energy resources.

--Robert A. Kapp, President, US-China Business Council (reviewing the first edition) "Chronicle Review"

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Published: 08/15/2010
ISBN: 9780801476136
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.08w x 0.93d

Review Citations: Choice 05/01/2011
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 59833889561

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 7 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
L
Verified Purchase
LONDON
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
Good quality
Color: Juicy Words Hot Pink, Size: 50"x70"
Nice and soft a great size for a throw blanket
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Michaela MB
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Soft blanket!
Color: Juicy Words Hot Pink, Size: 50"x70"
Such a pretty blanket and super soft! The packaging was also super pretty and the blanket looks super nice on top of my black comforter. It's not super thick but I didn't expect it to be since it's just a throw blanket.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026
M
Verified Purchase
Mellybelly
Charlottesville, US
★★★★★ 5
Best throw!
Color: Juicy Emblem Hot Pink, Size: 50"x70", Color: Juicy Emblem Hot Pink, Size: 50"x70"
This is the softest throw AND one of the biggest throw's we own! Just got two more! Can’t wait! These blankets are super strong, no shedding, no pilling AND the weight is perfect! I could literally go on! It’s most definitely worth the value! Go get one, you won’t regret it!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
L
Verified Purchase
Luv2bGramma
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Gorgeous!
Color: Crown Script, Size: 50"x70"
I absolutely love this blanket! It’s of a perfect thickness - not so thick that you get really hot but it’s not too thin either so it’s definitely not cheap looking. It’s just right. The color pink is perfect, too. It’s that beautiful, pale, pale pink that’s so soft and attractive looking. And it’s super, super cuddly soft! Perfect for snuggling up with. I love the design, too. It has black crowns everywhere, all over the blanket, and gray polkadots in the background and then “Juicy Couture” written in black cursive all over it as well. I actually bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas because she loves Juicy Couture. I just know she is going to adore this blanket. So happy with my purchase! Definitely worth the price.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024
K
Verified Purchase
Katelynn
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
soft and comfortable
cutest blanket and super soft
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026

recommand products