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International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology Volume 17, 2010 - Issue 4: Rapid Urbanisation, Ecological Effects and Sustainable City Construction in Xiamen
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A study of residents' environmental awareness among communities in a peri-urban area of Xiamen

Tao Lin Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Xianhua Guo Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China; Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Yu Zhao Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China; Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Lingyang Pan Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China; Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Lishan Xiao Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
Pages 285-291 | Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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