Preface
Foreword
Chapter Ⅰ
An Ecological Journey around Grassland Culture /o01
Chapter Ⅱ
The Harmonious Soul of Nomadic Production / 017
Nomadism / 019
Pasture / 030
Man and Horse / 047
Chapter Ⅲ
The Simplicity of the Nomadic Lifestyle / 057
Dress / 058
Food and Drink / 070
Dwelling / 076
Chapter Ⅳ
Grassland Culture——the Magic of Green/091
Shamanism / 093
Heroic Epics / 104
Myths and Legends / 109
Rock Pictures and Metal Wares / 118
Grassland Songs and Dances / 125
Chapter Ⅴ
A Totally New Inspiration from an Ecology Culture / 141
Ecological Ideas: Reverence for Life and Respect for Nature / 142
Ecological Ideas in the Societal Dimension / 150
Grassland Ecology Culture / 164
Inspiration from Grassland Culture / 171
Bibliography Reference / 180
Appendix / 182
Postscript / 195