Geographical Comprehensive Research: Collected Works of Huang Bingwei

Author: Editorial Group of "Collected Works of Huang Bingwei"
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Publishing Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is a sequel and companion volume to "Six Decades of Comprehensive Work in Physical Geography—Collected Works of Huang Bingwei." It includes the following content: Major research fields of the author, such as general geography, comprehensive natural regionalization, agricultural natural conditions, soil erosion and water conservation, forest functions, CO2 concentration increase and global environmental change, Three Gorges resettlement, sloping land improvement and utilization, earth system science and sustainable development strategies, and key works in these areas; major works published before the founding of New China; and unpublished documents of various types, including papers, academic reports, working documents, and letters, which comprehensively reflect the author's academic activities and contributions. Together with the previous volume, the two books serve to a certain extent as a "complete collection." From 1930, when he joined the Department of Geography at Sun Yat-sen University, to 2000, when he passed away, Professor Huang Bingwei devoted nearly 70 years to the field of geography in China and held key leadership positions at the Institute of Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Chinese Geographical Society for more than half a century. His footsteps spanned the vast land of China, and his academic thoughts covered many aspects of geography. Understanding and appreciating his academic ideas and practices will be beneficial for those seeking to learn about the thought, content, methods, and historical development of Chinese geography. This book is suitable for geographers and their colleagues in adjacent disciplines, as well as for university teachers and students. It can also serve as a reference for scientists and technicians in fields such as agriculture, water conservancy, regional planning, natural resources, ecology, environment, and economics.