Research On Conversion And Stainable Development Of Resource-based Cities

In this dissertation, both big system theory and sustainable development standpoint are taken into account to guide conversion and sustainable development of resource--based cities. By using varied subjects and all kinds of research measures, the dissertation focuses discussion on the principal problems of conversion and sustainable development of resource--based cities on the basis of predecessors study. By this research, practical countermeasures and theoretical guidance that are suited to our national conditions are provided for the reform and practice of conversion and sustainable development of resource--based cities. The dissertation includes seven chapters. First, based on analyzing and defining of the meanings and fundamental characteristics of resource--based cities, the dissertation makes a systematic study on the economy, population, resource and environment of the resource--based cities has been set up. Then, in the dissertation an evaluating model about mixed system's sustainable development of resource--based cities. Furthermore, the dissertation goes deep into these problems including the industry conversion, the conversion cost, the human resource exploiting and protecting environment and puts forward specific proposals and measures. Finally, the problems of rebuilding the city function and interrelated policy are studied. In order to make the research more typical and the achievements in scientific research more feasible, two cases studying of the typical resource--based cities are exemplified in the dissertation. One is Bayangol Mongol Autonomous Prefecture. Another is Karamay city. Finally, the main conclusions and new ideas of the dissertation are summarized and some suggestions to the further research are offered.