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    This essay redefines production history beyond economics, emphasizing sensory, cultural, and material practices. It explores Eurasian salt production (1750-1850) to reveal complex, networked human-environment interactions.

    Area of Science:

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    Background:

    • Traditional economic analyses often overlook the multifaceted nature of historical production.
    • Understanding production requires integrating sensory experiences, cultural values, and governance.

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    • Examined salt production cycles in Eurasia (c. 1750-1850) as a lens for broader historical inquiry.
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