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Empiricism and Geographical Thought: From Francis Bacon to Alexander von Humbolt - Cambridge Geographical Studies
Margarita Bowen
Empiricism and Geographical Thought: From Francis Bacon to Alexander von Humbolt - Cambridge Geographical Studies
Margarita Bowen
The age of Francis Bacon marked the beginning of a long period when empirical science was seen as the key to progress in extending man's control over nature. Recently, however, a breakdown of confidence in the outcome of worldwide industrialism and a growing concern over threats to the earth's ecosystems have brought mounting criticism of specialized, exploitative science.
368 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 19, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9780521105590 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 368 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 21 mm · 540 g |
Language | English |
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