Analysis of marine environmental problems in a rapidly urbanising coastal area using the DPSIR framework: A case study in Xiamen, China

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management

Volumn 56, Issue 5, 2013, Pages 720-742

  Zhang, Xiaoyin ^a   Xue, Xiongzhi ^a  

^a XIAMEN UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

coastal area; DPSIR framework; marine environmental problems; urbanisation; Xiamen

Indexed keywords

COASTAL ZONE; DECISION MAKING; ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION; ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT; MARINE ENVIRONMENT; STAKEHOLDER; URBANIZATION;

CHINA; FUJIAN; XIAMEN;

EID: 84878530275     PISSN: 09640568     EISSN: 13600559     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2012.698985     Document Type: Article

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