The Soul of Geography : Integration is the Essence and Soul of Geography

著者名：Fu, Bojie

Springer（2025/09/18発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9789819510610
• eISBN：9789819510627

Description

This book compiles a series of essays systematically organized to present the author’s decades of reflection on geographical research and teaching. Geography is a broad and profound discipline that spans the natural sciences, social sciences, and technical sciences, with the goal of “exploring natural laws and revealing the humanistic essence.” Theories and methodologies in geography offer unparalleled advantages in addressing the challenges humanity faces regarding natural resources management, environmental sustainability, and socioeconomic development. This book highlights the spirit and allure of geography from four perspectives: “Integrated Essence,” “Space and Process,” “Systems Thinking,” and “Social Application”, offering a glimpse into the insights and inner journey of a geographer.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Integrated Concept.- Geography: From Knowledge, Science, to Decision Making Support.- Geography: A Comprehensive Science Across Nature, Humanity, and Technology.- Geography for Global Sustainable Development.- The Fusion of Nature and Humanity.- “The Chinese Dream” and “The Soul of Geography”.- A Dialogue on Geography with Middle School Students in Beijing.- Part 2:Spaces and Processes.- Coupling of Patterns and Processes.- Land Use Patterns and Ecological Processes.- Ecosystem Service Trade-offs and Synergies.- Where Has the Sediment Gone?.- Spatializing Global Nature’s Contributions to People.- Part 3: Systems Thinking.- ow Does Quantitative Change Lead to Qualitative Change?.- Simple Yet Not Simplistic.- Feedback and Effects in the Coupled Human and Natural System.- Modelling the Coupled Human and Natural System.- “Managing” for Benefits.- Responding to a Changing World.- Part 4:Social Application.- Innovating Geographical Science to Support Ecological Civilization.- Scientifically Conducting Territorial Ecological Restoration.- Using Ecological Science and Technology to Create a Beautiful Homeland.- Integrating Ecology into Cities.- How to Understand “Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets”.- Is There Ever Too Much Reforestation?.- Building “Four-Season Gardens” with a Global Perspective.- Challenges and Recommendations for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.- Pathways to Accelerate the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.- Looking to the Future: Aim High with the Soul of Geography.