Human activities and global change have dramatically transformed land systems. Land use transition (LUT), which comprehensively reflect the shift in land use st
The urban-rural relationship in China is key to a sustainable global future. This book is particularly interested in peri-urbanization in China, the process by
Intended as a comprehensive guide to the study of land use and rural development, this book offers detailed descriptions of land use transitions and rural restr
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