Introduction to Modern Geographical Science

Author: Bai Guangrun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book integrates the unified scientific view and methodology of geographical science, summarizes the new achievements and cutting-edge academic thoughts in geographical research, and comprehensively reflects the scientific status, academic accomplishments, social impact, and development overview of modern geographical science. It serves as an introductory textbook for geography majors in higher education institutions and a reference tool for geography educators and researchers engaged in teaching and scientific research. The main content of the book is divided into three parts: Part (1) and (2) elaborate on the fundamental theories and knowledge of the Earth system and the Earth's surface system; Part (3) and (4) introduce the spatial patterns of natural and human phenomena on the Earth's surface and the basic theories and knowledge of Earth's surface ecosystems from spatial and environmental perspectives, respectively; Part (5), (6), and (7) discuss the modern scientific ideas, methodologies, and development trends of geographical science. At the end of the book, there are appendices including field practice, glossary, name index, and references to relevant journals, institutions, and other materials both domestically and internationally.