相对于世界各国地理学发展的趑趄不前,当今中国的地理学正以坚实的步伐稳步前进。例如中国科学技术协会前主席钱学森教授近年一再倡导发展地球表层学和建立地理科学,无疑对地理学界是一个鼓舞。这是我国地理学家共同努力的结果,这也与先辈学者们(如竺可桢先生等)的指引密不可分,当然也与参予筹建中国科学院地理研究所,并长期出任所长,至今仍任名誉所长的黄秉维先生的卓越贡献密不可分。认识黄秉维先生对于中国地理学发展的贡献,学习他的地理学思想和治学方法是许多地理工作者尤其是青年学子的共同愿望。读黄先生的 Compared with the stagnant development of geography in other countries in the world, the geography in China today is steadily progressing at a steady pace. For example, Professor Qian Hsueshen, former chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology, has repeatedly advocated the development of the Earth’s surface science and the establishment of the geography science in recent years and undoubtedly encouraged the geography community. This is the result of joint efforts by geographers in our country. It is also inextricably linked with the guidelines of predecessors (such as Mr. Zhu Kezhen, etc.), and of course, with the preparation of the Institute of Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences Mr. Huang Bingwei, director of outstanding contributions are inseparable. Recognizing Mr. Huang Bingwei’s contribution to the development of geography in China, studying his geography and methodology is the common wish of many geographers, especially young students. Read Mr. Huang’s