Abstract：This paper summarizes the debate on and recent development of urban growth policy in China.Based on the example of his research centered on urban growth policy in China all these years, the author argues that human geography studies definitely are able to contribute to the formulation of national policies.The author's experiences include:①facing the problems courageously;②attaining sound viewpoints through thorough studies;③sticking it out and not being afraid of being on the bench for long.
周一星. 人文地理研究能为制订国家政策作贡献:——以城市发展方针研究为例[J]. 人文地理, 2001, 16(1): 1-5,39.
ZHOU Yi-xing. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY STUDIES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE FORMULATION OF NATIONAL POLICIES: ——A Case of the Research on National Urban Growth Policy. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, 2001, 16(1): 1-5,39.
