Introduction to Natural Resources

Author: Liu Chengwu Yang Zhirong Fang Zhongquan
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Publish Date: 2001-04-19
Features: This book incorporates the achievements of domestic and international research on new resource studies and proposes a relatively complete and scientific system for natural resource studies. The book is divided into two parts. The first part systematically elaborates on the concept and classification of resources, the formation and distribution patterns of resources, the theories and methods of resource evaluation, and models for the development and utilization of resources. After introducing the findings of sustainable development theory, it explores theoretical issues related to the sustainable development and utilization of natural resources. The second part analyzes the overall situation and sustainable development and utilization of resources in China, focusing on the characteristics of major resources such as land resources, water resources, biological resources, mineral resources, marine resources, tourism resources, and agricultural resources. It also provides a comprehensive discussion on the problems in the current state of resource development and the strategies for sustainable development and utilization.