Yibin Ao - Böcker

Major changes are taking place in the Chinese countryside as China rushes to modernizes and urbanizes its rural fabric. It examines the themes of infrastructure, transport modes and preferences, sanitation, water conservation, earthquake and flood disaster preparedness, and the impact these have on villager behavior and quality of life.

Major changes are taking place in the Chinese countryside as China rushes to modernizes and urbanizes its rural fabric. It examines the themes of infrastructure, transport modes and preferences, sanitation, water conservation, earthquake and flood disaster preparedness, and the impact these have on villager behavior and quality of life.

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of socio-natural disaster recovery projects, using the Bam and Wenchuan earthquakes as case studies to evaluate their success and failure.

This book presents groundbreaking research on children's perceptions and experiences of their surroundings, examining how these perceptions shape their travel decisions and overall well-being. Drawing on extensive case studies from diverse regions in China, it provides valuable insights into the unique challenges rural children face in their daily journeys to school and other destinations. Journey through both urban and rural environment as we analyze the complex relationships between neighborhood design, road environments, and children's travel mode choices. The book uses innovative approaches, including machine learning/SHAP modeling and nonlinear analysis, to uncover the mechanisms by which the built environment influences children's travel behavior.

This thought-provoking book unravels the intricate interplay between human behavior and disasters, weaving a rich narrative that transcends traditional boundaries.