徐卫民的《秦汉都城与自然环境关系研究》(科学出版社,2011年)是一部用长时段的眼光、从地理环境与都城建设相互作用的层面论述关中区域社会发展的学术专著。本书是徐卫民在以往研究的基础上取得的又一成果,不仅仅是秦汉史研究的又一新收获,同时对于认识中国历史发展特点、把握中国城市在中国历史变动中的作用有所启示。就秦汉史研究来说,本书的贡献体现在 Xu Weimin, “Research on the Relationship between Qin and Han Capital and Natural Environment” (Science Press, 2011) is an academic monograph which expounds Guanzhong's social development from a long-term perspective and from the perspective of the interaction between geographical environment and capital construction. This book is another achievement made by Xu Weimin on the basis of previous studies. It is not only another new achievement in the study of history of the Qin and Han dynasties, but also enlightens us in understanding the characteristics of China's history and grasping the role of Chinese cities in the historical changes of China. For the study of Qin and Han history, the contribution of this book is reflected in