Alexander von Humboldt : multiperspective approaches / Gregor C. Falk, Manfred R. Strecker, Simon Schneider, editors.
Falk, Gregor C., editor.; Strecker, Manfred R., editor.; Schneider, Simon, editor.
2022
QH31.H8
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Title Alexander von Humboldt : multiperspective approaches / Gregor C. Falk, Manfred R. Strecker, Simon Schneider, editors.
ISBN 9783030940089 (electronic bk.)
303094008X (electronic bk.)
3030940071
9783030940072
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94008-9
Published Cham : Springer, [2022]
Copyright ©2022
Language English
Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-030-94008-9 doi
Call Number QH31.H8
Dewey Decimal Classification 509.2
Summary 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 sciencesspanning 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 Humboldts 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 personalitys relevance in a modern context, particularly in discussing environmental and social key issues in the twenty-first century.
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Added Author Falk, Gregor C., editor.
Strecker, Manfred R., editor.
Schneider, Simon, editor.
Available in Other Form ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT.
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Part 1: Humboldts 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: Humboldts 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 HumboldtS idea of intercultural understanding
Humboldts 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?.

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