The methodology of human-economic geography and its characteristics
人文-经济地理学的方法论及其特点

Based on the analysis of the background of geographical development, this paper expounds the basic methodology of human-economic geography and the characteristics of man-land system, and proposes studies on "man-land system dynamics". The paper is an effort to develop a comprehensive theory system and to improve academic research of human-economic geography by expatiating its methodology and characteristics. It can also contribute to forging a consensus that human-economic geography and sustainable development research have had a significant position for academia, especially for physical science; meanwhile, to promoting formation of research framework on resource-environment (including ecological)-sustainable development study in earth surface system.Being dead against the prejudice of a few scholars, it emphasizes and analyzes the uncertainty and scientific characteristics of human-economic geography.