Gregor C. Falk: Alexander von Humboldt | Buch

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Cover: 9783030940072 | Alexander von Humboldt | Multiperspective Approaches | Falk (u. a.)

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Beschreibung

This book aims to view and to understand Alexander von Humboldt from different perspectives and in varying disciplinary contexts. His contributions addressed numerous topics in the earth but also life sciences¿spanning from geo-botany, climatology, paleontology, oceanography, mineralogy, resources, and hydrogeology to links between the environmental impact of humans, erosion, and climate change. From the very beginning, he paved the way for a modern, integrated earth system science approach to decipher, characterize, and model the different forcing factors and their feedback mechanisms. It becomes obvious that Humboldt¿s holistic approach is far beyond simple description and empiric data collection. As documented and analyzed in the different texts of this volume, he combines observation and analysis with emotions and subjective perceptions in a very affectionate way. However, this publication does not intend to add another encyclopedic text compilation but to observe and critically analyze this unique personality¿s relevance in a modern context, particularly in discussing environmental and social key issues in the twenty-first century.

Zusammenfassung

Highlights the complexity of Humboldt¿s works, character, and attitudes beyond the boundaries of scientific discipline

Offers a modern and critical analysis of Humboldt's interdisciplinary field of study from an international perspective

Re-discusses the Humboldt's relevance in light of his 250th anniversary by highly qualified researchers in their field

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1: Humboldt's integrative scientific approach: Pioneering modern Earth system sciences.- "Through a country we never intended to see". Revisiting The Humboldt renaissance.- Alexander Von Humboldt and earth system science.- Part 2: Humboldt's influence on bio-geo-sciences.- Humboldt, biogeography, and the dimension of time.- Revisiting the Chimborazo Volcano - Cradle of plant geography.- Part 3: Humboldt, the Earth scientist.- Humboldt's interpretation of the Andean geology.- Part 4: Humboldt, his relevance for contemporary education strategies and the political discourse.- "Should Alexander Von Humboldt be part of contemporary geography education?".- Alexander Von Humboldt, a liberal ecologist. An essay.- Part 5: Humboldt: Empathic patron, consultant and communicator of science.- The Humboldt paradox: Science communication and mythology.- Indigenous knowledge - Humboldt¿S idea of intercultural understanding.- Humboldt's journey to Russia and Siberia in 1829 - His dual role as consultant and explorer.- Part 6: An epilogue.- Alexander Von Humboldt: Dilletante of natural history or Oracle of modern science?.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2022
Fachbereich:	Geografie
Genre:	Geowissenschaften
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Buch
Seiten:	288
Inhalt:	xiv 231 S. 10 s/w Illustr. 26 farbige Illustr. 231 p. 36 illus. 26 illus. in color.
ISBN-13:	9783030940072
ISBN-10:	3030940071
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	HC runder Rücken kaschiert
Einband:	Gebunden
Redaktion:	Falk, Gregor C. Schneider, Simon Strecker, Manfred R.
Herausgeber:	Gregor C Falk/Manfred R Strecker/Simon Schneider
Auflage:	1st ed. 2022
Hersteller:	Springer International Publishing Springer International Publishing AG
Maße:	241 x 160 x 22 mm
Von/Mit:	Gregor C. Falk (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum:	24.07.2022
Gewicht:	0,6 kg

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