Strengthening People-oriented Geographical Research in the New Era

Abstract

We are going through an era of rapid change. In the past three hundred years, with the development of the industrial revolution, social structure and urbanization have allowed geography to play a unique perspective in studying human-land relations, depicting how humans constantly adapt to environmental changes, forming the focus of geographical research at different times. When people face various problems, such as global resource crises, environmental pollution, and urban development, they find it difficult for sub-disciplines to solve problems independently. Therefore, how to promote sustainable development has become a core topic of concern for geographers, and the unity and comprehensiveness of geography have once again attracted people’s attention. In the current development context, it becomes the core topic that how to meet human needs and sustainable development of the natural environment. That is, strengthening people-oriented geographical research and exploring the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature has become an important direction of geography research. The Earth’s environment is complex and ever-changing, and the ability of humans to perceive and adapt to the surroundings requires enhanced research. That is to say, researchers not only need to study the complex natural appearance, structure, and formation process of the Earth itself, but also pay attention to human needs and environmental perceptions. In addition to being interested in natural geography, people have gradually begun to pay attention to their surrounding environment, landscape, and space, such as the adaptation of human behavior to the environment, human activities, and landscape changes. Modern geography is a revolution in modern science and technology that continues to mature. Not only the rise of scientific methodologies such as information theory, system theory and cybernetics, but also the emergence of computer systems, remote