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Socioeconomic and ecological functions of the lithosphere

Economy of Regions | 2010

Paper Details

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DOI: 10.17059/2010-1-11

Journal: Economy of Regions

Year: 2010

Publisher: Institute of Economics, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Document Type: Article

Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access

Cited by: 0

Abstract

Interaction of the lithosphere and the biosphere with a view of socioeconomic activity by a human being has the most complete effect in the process of mineral resource utilization. It is typical of mining and metal production complexes (MMC) of the Ural, which are basic for the regional economy. A research methodology related to anthropogenic transformation of environment caused by MMCs, including techniques, principles of construction, forms, means and approaches to the scientific knowledge has been developed.

Keywords

Biosphere; Lithosphere; Mining and metal production enterprise; Socioeconomic activity