Resource Development and National Industrialization: Theoretical Research and Significance of the Consumption Lifecycle of Mineral Resources

Author: Zhang Lei
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: Based on an analysis of the interaction and impact between the development and utilization of mineral resources since the Industrial Revolution and the development of national industrialization, this book explores the consumption behavior and patterns of mineral resources in the modern economic (industrial) development of a country, and analyzes China's future sustainable development strategy for mineral resources. It includes two main parts: The first part reviews the historical process of human utilization and development of mineral resources, analyzes and discusses the relevant basic theories and their development, and summarizes the practices of developed countries. The second part evaluates the overall process of China's industrialization and mineral resource development and utilization, specifically analyzes the impact and significance of China's mineral resource development and utilization process, and analyzes China's future supply security for mineral resources and national energy security, proposing relevant recommendations. This book can serve as a reference for researchers, educators, and practitioners in the fields of mineral resource development, regional sustainable development, ecological and environmental protection, and related areas.