French-Brazilian geography [electronic resource] : the influence of French geography in Brazil / José Borzacchiello da Silva.
2016
G116
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Title
French-Brazilian geography [electronic resource] : the influence of French geography in Brazil / José Borzacchiello da Silva.
ISBN
9783319310237 (electronic book)
3319310232 (electronic book)
9783319310220
3319310232 (electronic book)
9783319310220
Published
Switzerland : Springer, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiv, 122 pages).
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-31023-7 doi
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G116
Dewey Decimal Classification
910.981
Summary
This book analyses the development of geography as a scientific discipline in Brazil, highlighting how the established partnerships with French geographers have helped shape scientific progress in the country. It connects economic development and politics with the study of geography in Brazil. The author, José Borzacchiello da Silva, includes interviews with renowned French geographers, documenting their insight into the French contribution to geography in Brazil. The research partnerships established have been significant to the foundation and growth of the discipline in the country. .
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 19, 2016).
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SpringerBriefs in Latin American studies.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Antecedents: French geography in Brazil
3. The Hegemony of French geography in Brazil 4. Periodization ? A suggestion
5. New Geographers enter the scene
6. Brazil in France
7. Theses produced by Brazilians in France
8. Conclusions.
2. Antecedents: French geography in Brazil
3. The Hegemony of French geography in Brazil 4. Periodization ? A suggestion
5. New Geographers enter the scene
6. Brazil in France
7. Theses produced by Brazilians in France
8. Conclusions.