This book introduces the main contents of the human-water relationship discipline from basic concepts, theoretical basis, research methods to application practice. It is the first monograph on Human-Water Relationship Discipline globally. The book consists of 9 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the relevant concepts and subject system of human-water relationship discipline; Chapters 2 and 3 respectively introduce the theoretical system and research methods of human-water relationship discipline; Chapter 4 introduces the main research contents of human-water relationship discipline; Chapters 5 and 6 respectively introduce the links between human-water relationship discipline and water control idea, as well as water engineering construction; Chapters 7 and 8 respectively introduce two application examples of human-water relationship analysis and regulation in the Yellow River Basin and Henan Province; Chapter 9 is the development prospect of human-water relationship discipline.
This book can be used as a reference for scientific researchers, managers, graduate students, and related staff in fields such as water conservancy engineering, environmental engineering, ecological engineering, civil engineering, resource science, water science, geo-graphic science, sociology, economics, management, and systems science.

Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Human-Water Relationship Discipline
1.1 Background and significance
1.1.1 Background of the proposal
1.1.2 Development history
1.1.3 Research significance
1.2 Related concepts of human-water relationship discipline
1.2.1 Concept of human-water system
1.2.2 Concept of human-water relationship
1.2.3 Concept of human-water relationship discipline
1.2.4 Concept of human-water relationship science
1.3 Discipline system and characteristics of human-water relationship discipline
1.3.1 Research object and scope of human-water relationship discipline
1.3.2 Subject system of human-water relationship discipline
1.3.3 Characteristics of human-water relationship discipline
1.4 Connection of human-water relationship discipline and water science
1.4.1 Introduction to water science
1.4.2 Research on human-water relationship is the core and nexus of water science
1.4.3 Water science is the important foundation of human-water relationship discipline
1.5 Advantages of human-water relationship discipline
Chapter 2 Theoretical System of Human-Water Relationship Discipline
2.1 Basic principles of human-water relationship discipline
2.1.1 Basic principles framework
2.1.2 Human-water relationship interaction principle
2.1.3 Human-water system adaptive principle
2.1.4 Human-water system balance transfer principle
2.1.5 Human-water relationship harmonious evolution principle
2.2 Introduction and application analysis of main theories
2.2.1 Human-water system theory
2.2.2 Human-water cybernetics
2.2.3 Human-water harmony theory
2.2.4 Human-water game theory
2.2.5 Human-water synergy theory
2.2.6 Water crisis and conflict theory
2.2.7 Human-water relationship dialectic theory
2.2.8 Human-water system sustainable development theory
2.3 Theoretical essentials of human-water relationship discipline
2.3.1 Main arguments of human-water relationship discipline
2.3.2 Time and space view of human-water relationship discipline
2.3.3 System view of human-water relationship discipline
2.3.4 Harmony view of human-water relationship discipline
2.3.5 Ecological view of human-water relationship discipline
2.3.6 Discriminant criteria of human-water relationship discipline
Chapter 3 Research Methods of Human-Water Relationship Discipline
3.1 Overview of research methods of human-water relationship discipline
3.2 Calculation methods of human-water relationship research
3.2.1 Identification method
3.2.2 Evaluation method
3.2.3 Simulation method
3.2.4 Regulation method
3.2.5 Optimization method
3.3 Technical methods of human-water relationship research
3.3.1 Water disaster prevention technology
3.3.2 Water resources saving technology
3.3.3 Water pollution treatment technology
3.3.4 Water ecological restoration technology
3.3.5 Water information technology
Chapter 4 Research Contents of Human-Water Relationship Discipline
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 Main research contents and classification
4.1.2 Correlation between different research contents
4.2 Research on the mechanism of human-water relationship
4.2.1 Review on the mechanism of human-water relationship
4.2.2 Research on the relationship between farmland irrigation, crop yield and groundwater change
4.2.3 Change in hydrological process caused by urbanization
4.2.4 Effect of gate dam on water quality and quantity of polluted river
4.2.5 Effect of water environment on human health
4.2.6 Effect of climate change on grain yield
4.3 Research on the change process of human-water relationship
4.3.1 Review on the change process of human-water relationship
4.3.2 River evolution and human activities ……