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Humboldt fue científico, viajero, inventor y llegó a ser una de las personas más admiradas de su época. Heredero de la Ilustración, abandonó su Berlín natal guiado por sus inquietudes, recorrió gran parte de Europa y, tras muchas peripecias, consiguio embarcarse en una expedicion para explorar el Nuevo Mundo.No habia nada que escapara a su interes: colecciono muestras de plantas locales, estudio las especies mas peculiares, anoto las variaciones climaticas e hizo grandes contribuciones a todos los campos de la ciencia. Hijo del romanticismo aleman, aporto al estudio de la naturaleza una vision nueva, llena de sentimiento y pasion.Un hombre fuera de lo comun, que desafio todas las expectativas de quienes le rodeaban y logro reivindicar su particular vision del mundo.

A ciência, como processo que é, vive de renovação de seus paradigmas, de suas teorias, de seus conceitos; enfim, de suas verdades. É essa permanente crise da ciência que se constitui no verdadeiro mo

In Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology, Robert DeCourcy Ward presents a comprehensive, hands-on approach to understanding meteorological principles. This text is meticulously designed for students and amateur meteorologists, featuring a series of practical exercises that encourage experiential learning. Wards clear and accessible literary style integrates observational techniques and theoretical frameworks, contextualizing meteorology within the broader landscape of early 20th-century scientific thought. The work serves not only as a textbook but also as a toolkit, enabling readers to engage with the atmospheric sciences through real-world applications and experiments that reinforce key concepts. Robert DeCourcy Ward was a prominent figure in the field of meteorology, known for his contributions to educational practices within the discipline. His background in both astronomy and physical science informed his approach to teaching meteorology, emphasizing its practical aspects. Wards experience in academic settings, combined with his passion for fostering scientific curiosity among students, provided the impetus for this text, making it an essential resource for educators and budding meteorologists alike. I wholeheartedly recommend Practical Exercises in Elementary Meteorology to anyone intrigued by atmospheric phenomena or seeking to deepen their understanding of weather patterns. This book not only enhances theoretical knowledge but also builds essential skills through practical engagement, making it a cornerstone for students and educators across disciplines.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Symmess Theory of Concentric Spheres is an intriguing anthology that delves into the realms of speculative thought and imaginative exploration, intertwining literary styles ranging from historical essays to fictional narratives. At its core, the collection magnifies the intricate notions of hollow Earth theories, particularly the concept of concentric spheres, a theme that resonates throughout each piece. The diversity of works highlights the blend of scientific curiosity with literary creativity, each contributing to a tapestry of speculation and discovery. Notable works within the anthology challenge the boundaries of traditional scientific discourse, offering a distinctive look at the notion of unexplored worlds beneath our feet. The collection features the collective insights of authors like James McBride and John Cleves Symmes, whose writings converge to illuminate the anthologys central theme. These contributors, hailing from varied historical and cultural backgrounds, reflect different epochs in the evolution of speculative sciences and literature. Their combined narratives draw upon the fervor of 19th-century exploration and the intellectual movements that encouraged imaginative reckoning of Earths mysteries, thereby weaving a rich context for the readers exploration. The anthology stands as a testament to the persistent human quest for knowledge and understanding. For readers seeking an intellectual expedition through a kaleidoscope of speculative narratives and conjectural science, Symmess Theory of Concentric Spheres offers an indispensable journey. The anthology serves as both a fascinating dive into historical and cultural contemplations of our planet and an educational resource for appreciating diverse literary articulations. It invites readers to engage with the dialogical interplay of ideas, prompting reflections on how varied perspectives can collectively enrich an understanding of complex themes. This volume is an essential addition to the libraries of those who appreciate the fusion of science and fiction, historical context, and literary innovation.

Alejandro de Humboldt (Tegel, 1769- 1859) es uno de los máximos representantes del Siglo de las Luces en el campo científico. Es muy difícil encontrar un personaje histórico que rivalice con él en la asociacion inconfundible de su nombre con la geografia. Eminente cientifico, se forma en fisica, geologia, astronomia, botanica y meteorologia. En nuestro pais su legado fue ampliamente difundido gracias a la traduccion que, en 1876, Bernardo Giner de los Rios realizo de Cuadros de la Naturaleza, edicion que presentamos actualizada en esta nueva coleccion.Tras obtener un permiso del ministro español Urquijo, Humboldt emprende un viaje cientifico al continente americano, cuyo resultado seria una ingente cantidad de obras cientificas que ayudaron a comprender la realidad americana en muchas de sus vertientes. Sus escritos se consideran un antecedente inmediato de la geografia humana; se intereso por el estudio de las culturas prehispanicas y asento los inicios del posterior desarrollo cientifico americano. Su doctrina social y politica influira tambien en el pensamiento de muchos lideres independentistas.Cuadros de la Naturaleza ofrece la vision humboldtiana de la ciencia geografica, cuyo objeto de estudio son los fenomenos terrestres, incluyendo al hombre, al tratar de descubrir el orden existente en las apariencias caoticas de la Naturaleza y las conexiones que se dan entre fenomenos distantes pero que obedecen a una misma causa. Humboldt utiliza un metodo empirico de observacion sistematica que, por medio del raciocinio, debe conducir a la explicacion causal de dichos fenomenos y a su comparacion con otros similares. Pero su metodo no es la simple observacion neutra; para el, al igual que para los grandes romanticos prusianos, como Schiller y Goethe, la contemplacion de la Naturaleza es fuente de placer estetico y un camino para su comprension. En Cuadros de la Naturaleza se enfatiza el goce que embarga al viajero cuando mira, con ojos admirativos, los grandes paisajes de las cordilleras americanas, sus selvas, sus rios y los restos de las civilizaciones antiguas, sin que por ello se deje llevar por construcciones ideales basadas en la especulacion.

O livro almeja ser representativo nos principais debates contemporaneos, oferecendo uma viso panoramica sobre o campo na atualidade e permitindo-se aprofundar em algumas discusses selecionadas. O ambiente no pode ser reduzido ao "meio ambiente", a natureza no humana. Ele no e meramente algo que "nos envolve", um envoltorio: o ambiente somos tambem nos, seres humanos, historica e culturalmente situados. Quanto aos territorios, eles se estabelecem em intima conexo com os ambientes em suas dimenses paisagistica e material, quer sejam os processos geoecologicos, quer sejam as formas e as dinamicas socialmente produzidas. Analisar os territorios significa examinar como, a cada momento, os ambientes, seus recursos e significados so disputados e viram objeto de conflitos.O publico-alvo principal so os estudantes dos ultimos anos da graduaço, alem daqueles em nivel de pos-graduaço, de todas as areas que lidam com problemas e conflitos ambientais. Afora os pesquisadores iniciantes e os jovens universitarios em geral, porem, podemos presumir que profissionais experientes tambem podero tirar proveito do material de diversos capitulos. E razoavel, por fim, nutrir a expectativa de que muito do que este livro contem possa (retro)alimentar o ativismo ambiental critico e a pratica de combater as iniquidades e as distorçes que se acumulam em nossas sociedades, principalmente as muitas situaçes de flagrante injustiça ambiental.

John B. Aldens "Aldens Handy Atlas of the World" serves as a meticulous cartographic exploration of the globe at the turn of the 20th century, offering a wealth of geographical knowledge through its precise maps and succinct accompanying descriptions. Alden employs a clear and accessible literary style, blending meticulous detail with engaging narrative, making the atlas not just a reference guide but a comprehensive educational tool. The book reflects the Victorian eras obsession with exploration and globalization, addressing the growing curiosity about remote locations and the dynamics of an interconnected world during a period marked by technological advancement and imperial expansion. John B. Alden was an American publisher and cartographer known for his commitment to education and public knowledge, which profoundly influenced his work. His background in publishing and passion for disseminating geographical information was vital in crafting this atlas. Alden aimed to provide readers with not merely maps but a deeper understanding of the world they inhabited, as well as the places they could only dream of exploring. "Aldens Handy Atlas of the World" is highly recommended for educators, students, and geography enthusiasts alike. Its valuable insights and stunning representations make it an essential addition to any library, enriching the readers understanding of global culture, geography, and the historical context of its time.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Trata-se de uma obra importante que reúne temas afeitos aos estudos de assentamentos rurais e que contribuem para aplicação do conhecimento geográfico sobre o tema. O ambiente físico (geossistemas e

In this second edition of essays David Harvey searches for adequate conceptualizations of space and of uneven geographical development that will help to understand the new historical geography of global capitalism. The theory of uneven geographical development needs further examination: The extreme volatility in contemporary political economic fortunes across and between spaces of the world economy cries out for better historical-geographical analysis and theoretical interpretation. The political necessity is just as urgent since social inequalities have increased in recent decades. Fiscal crises have cascaded across much of the developing world with devastating results from Mexico to Indonesia, Russia and Argentina. Simultaneously, the different oppositional movements to neoliberalism create both opportunities and barriers in the search for alternatives. Harvey shows that this search needs to be supported by a deeper theoretical understanding of the roles of space and uneven geographical development in shaping the world around us.

Cartography is one of the oldest forms of media. With cartography and media, meaning, ideology, and power are habitually arbitrated across and through space and time. Media has an underlying mapping impulse a proclivity to comprehend itself and be rendered comprehensible through metaphors of topologies, networks, and flows that lead to the constant evacuation of spaces in order to produce places of communication. Both media and cartography are never static, but instead, are ongoing scopic and discursive regimes that continually make and remake how we understand and interact with our world. Developments in mobile computing have not only increased the pace, flow, and interaction of media across space, but also the ubiquity, and thus the taken-for-grantedness, of mapping. Owing to the practices of the neogeographers of the Geoweb, media requires geographical situatedness in which and for which media can take place. Medias Mapping Impulse is an interdisciplinary collection that explores the relationship between cartography, geospatial technologies, and locative media on the one hand, and new and traditional media forms such as social media, mobile apps, and film on the other.

Living with floods addresses flooding as a globally prevalent phenomenon that people deal with in different and contested ways. As empirical examples from the Mexican river Usumacinta show, local perspectives of floods can be highly ambivalent, wherein floods are described as both positive and negative dynamics. Different evaluations of floods by different actors imply different prevention, mitigation and response measures. In this study, the management of flood risks is understood as part of a complex network of social practices. Drawing on theories of social practices, especially on conceptual approaches by Theodore Schatzki, this study develops a practice theory view on flood risk management. In a social science oriented tradition of geographical risk research, flood risks are discussed as the result of social constructions and decisions. Dominant risk concepts and precautionary measures are questioned and new conceptual and methodological approaches are developed on the basis of extensive empirical field work in Chiapas. This study offers insight into "living with floods", its socio-cultural characteristics as well as its political relevance.

A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóri

As a result of current urbanization dynamics the cultural heritage of Indian cities is under enormous pressure and threatened by decay. At the same time it makes a central contribution to social and societal identity of these cities and has a major influence both economically and aesthetically on the competitiveness of cities in international and national contexts.The responsibility for safeguarding urban cultural heritage, however, does not lie with public authorities only, but is embedded in the complex structures of public and private, individual and collective stakeholders acting at different levels with their respective interests.This study shows that social and professional discourses on urban cultural heritage and its protection highly influence conservation efforts. To overcome the sectoral perspective that dominates the existing research on urban cultural heritage in the Indian context, it draws on an analytical governance approach. This approach makes it possible to identify three governance orders and thus to make visible the interconnections between imagination, regulation and implementation.

Black Plaques are not to be found proudly mounted on a wall and for good reason. What with their commemoration of a brutal execution outside Westminster Abbey, the selling of sex toys in St Jamess Park and an intruder at Buckingham Palace with Royal undergarments stuffed down his trousers, this is not sort of historical subject matter that authorities choose to grace a buildings facade or depict on a visitor information board. In fact, many might hope that such indecorous and inconvenient episodes remain quietly overlooked. But this book jogs such artful lapses of memory and at more than one hundred locations across London, Black Plaques lift the carefully placed rug to discover an unsightly, but strangely beckoning, stain.

Termed Hollywood South, New Orleans is the site of a burgeoning cultural economy of film and television production. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, this production plays an important role in the citys rebuilding. Down in Treme: Race, Place, and New Orleans on Television takes the HBO series Treme, filmed on-location in New Orleans, as a case study for exploring relationships between television production and raced and classed geographies in the rebuilding of post-Katrina New Orleans. Treme demonstrates how city efforts to attract film and television production collide with the television industrys desire to create new forms of connection for increasingly distracted audiences through the production of "authentic" connections to place. Down in Treme explores what is at stake in these collisions for local culture and struggles over the right to neighborhood and city space. By putting post-broadcast television studies, critical race theory, and urban studies into conversation, Down in Treme provides a poignant case study that enjoins scholars to go beyond the text to consider how media industries and production practices intervene into the contemporary media city.

Las áreas metropolitanas son decisivas para el desarrollo de una región o de un país entero. Son los espacios de vida de la mayor parte de la población mundial y concentran los recursos, el empleo, la produccion industrial, los servicios y la innovacion. Pero tambien son territorios llenos de problemas. Por ello, se precisan formulas de gobernanza e instrumentos de planificacion territorial especificos capaces de aprovechar las oportunidades y asegurar un desarrollo urbano-territorial sostenible. Este libro estudia las practicas recientes de gobernanza y planificacion territorial metropolitana en Alemania, analizando los casos de Stuttgart, Hannover y Frankfurt y culmina con sugerencias para un replanteamiento de la cuestion metropolitana en España. Para inspirar el diseño de este replanteamiento, Alemania, por su similitud con España en cuanto a organizacion territorial y sistema de planificacion territorial, aporta un referente especialmente idoneo.

The Greater Pearl River Delta (China) is one of the worlds mega-city regions. Its electronics industry is an important driver for economic growth and prosperity in China with firms that are highly flexible and quickly adapting to changing markets.The objective of this volume is to understand how informal modes of governance in customer and producer relations contribute to a flexible production network. It investigates whether informal interactions make up for constantly changing formal regulations in China or smooth business operations as an innovative mean to manage a firms network.The findings show that firms in the Greater Pearl River Delta organise their network by using a combination of formal and informal means in recruiting, contracting and enforcing processes. This research contributes to a better understanding of the complex business model in China and its implications for organisational novelty as such.

El trabajo explica en profundidad la realidad política y socioeconómica de Cuba, desde el final del dominio español en 1898, hasta la actualidad, con la finalidad de aportar un análisis crítico de su contexto en relacion con la factibilidad o no de politicas de desarrollo local. Se pretende, ademas, esclarecer los obstaculos que presentan los organismos y los actores encargados de la gestion y aplicacion de dichas politicas; al hacerlo tratamos de convertir en contrapunto de oportunidad dichos obstaculos para detectar y proponer oportunidades para un mejor modelo de desarrollo local sostenible en Cuba. La autora construye un relato de la situacion politica y social de la Cuba pre-revolucionaria, de las intenciones iniciales de quienes clamaban contra el gobierno del dictador Batista y que se alzaron contra un statu quo podrido por la corrupcion generalizada y el desapego hacia las necesidades del pueblo cubano.

Um estudo completo de um dos assuntos mais importantes da geografia atual. Degradaço dos solos no Brasil preenche uma lacuna no estudo do tema em todas as regies brasileiras. Os autores provam como a degradaço ocorre no so no passado, mas tambem nos dias de hoje, considerando as variaveis do meio fisico e os muitos tipos de manejo dos espaços rural e urbano. Composto por estudos de caso, fotografias, mapas, tabelas e graficos, o livro facilita a visualizaço da realidade do solo no pais, explicitando as medidas possiveis para evitar esses danos que tanto contribuem para os desequilibrios socioambientais do Brasil.

Uma reflexão a respeito de formas de transterritorialidade e seus futuros desdobramentos para a sociedade. O mundo atual está marcado por discursos de insegurança, política e até mesmo guerras preven