Developments in the Field of Geography in Communist China, 1949-1959

Abstract

Physical geography is a branch of science devoted to the study, utilization and transformation of nature. To utilize and transform nature, we, of course, have to understand the rules in regard to the origin, development and distribution of nature. On the surface of the earth and in the space adjacent to the earth where the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere meet and mix with one another, nature which consists of such essential-elements as topography, climate, ocean and seas, soil, plants and animals, is an intrinsically well-integrated entity. To understand this intrinsically well-integrated entity calls for analysis as well as synthesis, separate studies of the origin, development and distribution of the different constituent-elements as well as an overall study of the origin, development and distribution of the whole entity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 28, 1960
Accession Number
ADA333541

Entities

People

  • Ping-wei Huang
  • Yung-yuan Kao

Organizations

  • Joint Publications Research Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Economic Development
  • Economic Systems
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Groundwater
  • Materials
  • Natural Resources
  • Navigation
  • Physical Geography
  • Regional Planning
  • Scientific Research
  • Topography
  • Ussr
  • Water Resources
  • Water Supplies

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.

Technology Areas

  • Space