Alexander von Humboldt

Multiperspective Approaches

Gregor C. Falk, Manfred R. Strecker, Simon Schneider (Herausgeber)

Buch | Hardcover

XIV, 231 Seiten

2022 | 1st ed. 2022
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-94007-2 (ISBN)

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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.

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?.

Erscheinungsdatum	26.07.2022
Zusatzinfo	XIV, 231 p. 36 illus., 26 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	554 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte
	Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie
	Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geologie
Schlagworte	Alexander von Humboldt • Andean Geology • biogeography • Earth System Sciences • Environmentalism • Expedition • Historical Geography • Intercultural understanding • Interdisciplinarity • mining sciences • Multiperspective Reception of AvH • Orinoco River System
ISBN-10	3-030-94007-1 / 3030940071
ISBN-13	978-3-030-94007-2 / 9783030940072
Zustand	Neuware