Physical Geography

Author: Gao Nanwei
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is guided by modern systems theory and sustainable development theory, providing a comprehensive introduction to the research content of integrated physical geography. The book is divided into eleven chapters, discussing the research object, brief history, holism of natural geographic systems, material and energy structure, temporal structure, regional differentiation patterns, integrated natural regionalization, land classification and classification, land evaluation, land use/land cover change, the interaction between humans and natural geographic systems, and applied research in integrated physical geography. The book compiles recent research achievements in integrated geography, presenting systematic and comprehensive content, clear organization, and accessible explanations. It can serve as a textbook and reference book for integrated physical geography teaching in higher education institutions, and is suitable for teaching and research personnel in fields such as geography, biology, resource and environment, geographic information systems, urban and rural planning and management, land management, and national land development and regulation.