| Author |
Kirchhoff, Alfred, 1838-1907 |
| Title |
Mensch und Erde: Skizzen von den Wechselbeziehungen zwischen beiden
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Das Antlitz der Erde in seinem Einfluß auf die Kulturverbreitung und die tellurische Auslese seitens der einzelnen Länder -- Das Meer im Leben der Völker -- Steppen- und Wüstenvölker -- Der Mensch als Schöpfer der Kulturlandschaft -- Geographische Motive in der Entwicklung der Nationen -- China und die Chinesen -- Deutschland und sein Volk.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Mensch und Erde: Skizzen von den Wechselbeziehungen zwischen beiden" by Alfred Kirchhoff is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricate relationships between humans and their environment, examining how geography, climate, and natural features influence human societies, cultures, and behaviors. The opening of the book presents the author's reflections on the interconnectedness of humanity and Earth, arguing against the notion that humans dominantly control their environment. Kirchhoff emphasizes a mutual dependence, illustrating how human existence is closely tied to the planet's characteristics, including its climate and geography. In this portion, he discusses various aspects such as how the planet's surface, its diverse climates, and geographic divisions all contribute to shaping human cultures and civilizations, setting the stage for a broader exploration of these themes throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
GF: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Human ecology, Anthropogeography
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| Subject |
Human geography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61101 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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