Global Change and Regional Responses (Ecological Hotspot Research Series)

Author: Yang Dayuan
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is one of the "Ecological Hotspot Research Series," primarily introducing research that has garnered significant attention worldwide, focusing on how different regions respond to global change and how these responses provide important insights for adapting to it. Over the decades, global change research has made substantial progress, from concepts to technologies, from data accumulation to scientific understanding, and from theoretical discussions to practical applications, now entering a new phase characterized by "mission-oriented," "globalization," " informatization," "systematization," and "predictability." The book extensively cites empirical research by scientists from around the world on global change responses, with solid original sources and abundant charts and data. Additionally, it takes the arid northwest region and the humid Yangtze River Basin as case studies to delve into the regional responses to global change and pioneers a systematic approach to global change adaptation. The book provides numerous practical resources, offering a platform for in-depth analysis. It serves as a reference for various sectors and universities conducting globalization research, as well as for teaching and scientific research in ecology, environmental science, geography, climatology, hydrology, and related fields.