Rural Urbanization and Ecological Security

Author: Yang Jiadong / Qin Xingfang / Shan Yihu
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Rural urbanization and ecological security are issues of great concern to scholars and decision-making bodies in China. The authors explore this topic from both theoretical and practical perspectives and propose scientific countermeasures and suggestions for reference by decision-making authorities. Historically, the areas of Yangzhou and Taizhou were renowned as important southeastern hubs, boasting geographical advantages of controlling the Huai and Si rivers and the southern Jiangnan region, as well as an economic status of benefiting all regions and being central to livelihoods. They also possessed a profound cultural heritage of grandeur and vitality. The region centered around Yangzhou and Taizhou, including the central Jiangsu and Jianghuai areas, is also a key hub for national economic and cultural development. The natural landscape and rich cultural traditions nurtured splendid culture, whose influence has endured to this day. The Yangzhou-Taizhou Collection is a landmark achievement of Yangzhou University's key discipline on Yangzhou and Taizhou culture and the "Two Firsts." It includes four series: aesthetic culture, the Yangzhou School, economic management, and social culture, comprising over 80 academic monographs totaling more than 20 million words. The collection gathers the wisdom and knowledge of numerous scholars, embodying the idea of organically blending and harmoniously complementing the excellent ancient culture of the Yangzhou and Taizhou regions with the splendid modern civilization, achieving mutual radiance and promotion. The collection is grand in scale and far-reaching in influence, benefiting the present generation while benefiting future generations.