A Book of “Lop Nur in China” Will Be Published in English

A book of “Lop Nur in China”, mainly edited by Prof. XIA Xuncheng from Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences, was approved by the National Project of “Going Out” and has obtained a translation fund recently. This book will be published in English by cooperating with Alpha Science.

The book summarizes the researchers’ long-term field observation and scientific researches in Lop Nur region. There are 14 chapters in this book, and it mainly discusses and analyzes the following aspects: scientific investigation history, geological evolution, desert landform, arid climate, soil, plant, animal, and water resources, environmental evolution, salt crust, potash deposit, ecological conservation and rehabilitation, and ancient human activities in Lop Nur region. Due to the wealth of aforementioned researches, this book can provide good references for scientists, teachers, students and managers in recognition of the Lop Nur region.