The geographical sciences during 1986-2015 : from the classics to the frontiers

In four chapters and an introduction, this book systematically helps readers understand the development of the Geographical Sciences both in China and in the world during the past 30 years. Through data analysis of methodologies including CiteSpace, TDA, qualitative analysis, questionnaires, data mi...

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Main Author Leng, Shuying (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore : Springer, [2016]
SeriesSpringer geography,
Subjects
Geography > China.
Geography > China > History.
China.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9789811018848
9789811018831
ISSN2194-315X
Physical Description1 online resource (lii, 596 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Table of Contents:
  • 1.4 Field Observation and Experimentation Become Important Methods in Physical Geography1.5 Higher Education Adapts to the Development of the Geographical Sciences; 1.5.1 Organisational Structure and Subject/Major Setting; 1.5.2 Curriculum and Specialisation; 1.5.3 Background of Professors; 1.5.4 Basic Understanding; 1.6 Summary; 2 International Cooperation in the Geographical Sciences; Abstract; 2.1 Global Cooperation Network; 2.2 International Cooperation and Independent Research; 2.3 Major Research Fields Involving International Cooperation of China; 2.4 Summary.
  • 3 The Background of the Development of the Geographical Sciences in ChinaAbstract; 3.1 Funds for the Geographical Sciences from the NSFC; 3.2 Geographical Sciences Education; 3.3 Universities Involved in Research on Geographical Sciences; 3.4 The Geographical Society of China; 3.4.1 The Development of Society Membership; 3.4.2 Establishment of Secondary Organisations; 3.4.3 Academic Activities; 3.4.4 Science and Technology Award; 3.5 Summary; Trends in the Development of the Four Branches of the Geographical Sciences; Abstract; 4 Physical Geography; Abstract.
  • 4.1 General Characteristics of the Research Topics Over the Past 30 Years4.2 Change of Research Topics in Various Periods; 4.2.1 Period of 1986-1995; 4.2.2 Period of 1996-2000; 4.2.3 Period of 2001-2005; 4.2.4 Period of 2006-2010; 4.2.5 Period of 2011-2015; 4.2.6 Analysis of Driving Factors for Disciplinary Development over the Past 30 Years; 4.3 Disciplinary Development and Research Teams in China; 4.3.1 Numbers and Proportions of NSFC Applications and Funded Projects for Physical Geography; 4.3.2 Objects of Studies in NSFC-Funded Projects; 4.3.3 Research Teams; 4.4 Summary.
  • 5 Human GeographyAbstract; 5.1 General Characteristics of the Research Topics Over the Past 30€Years; 5.2 Change of Research Topics in Various Periods; 5.2.1 Period of 1986-1995; 5.2.2 Period of 1996-2000; 5.2.3 Period of 2001-2005; 5.2.4 Period of 2006-2010; 5.2.5 Period of 2011-2015; 5.2.6 Analysis of Driving Factors for Disciplinary Development over the Past 30 Years; 5.3 Disciplinary Development and Research Teams in China; 5.3.1 Numbers and Proportions of NSFC Applications and Funded Projects for Human Geography; 5.3.2 Objects of Studies in NSFC-Funded Projects; 5.3.3 Research Teams.

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