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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 | 228 × 228 × 27 mm · 539 g |
| Language | English |