Guizhou Shapo Farmer Behavior and Environmental Change - A Microscopic Study of Human-Land Relationships

Author: Lu Lixin
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The book is divided into 3 parts and 7 chapters. Part 1 includes the first two chapters, covering a review of research on farmer behavior and rural development, background studies of the surveyed villages, as well as research objectives and methods. Part 2 includes Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 6, which is the core of the book. This part focuses on the behavior of households in Shapo Village, Shuicheng County, in adapting to natural and socio-economic changes, as well as the interactions between socio-economic activities and the natural environment. Part 3 is the conclusion of the book, which builds on the previous analysis. It primarily discusses the micro-level role of the rural human-environment system, the status and role of households within the system, and the adjustments in farmer behavior. Additionally, it explores the future direction and development models of the Shapo Village human-environment system. Against the backdrop of rural areas in Guizhou Province, the book also discusses issues related to the future development of rural areas in Guizhou and proposes recommendations to promote rural development in the region.