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Semple, Ellen Churchill
1863
1932
Influences of Geographic Environment
On the Basis of Ratzel's System of Anthropo-Geography
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"Influences of Geographic Environment" by Ellen Churchill Semple is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to adapt and simplify the complex principles of anthropo-geography originally articulated by Friedrich Ratzel, making them accessible to English-speaking audiences. It explores how geographic factors shape human behavior, culture, and history, emphasizing the critical interplay between environment and societal development. At the start of the publication, Semple discusses the foundational concepts of anthropo-geography, highlighting the significant influence geographic conditions have on human life. She argues that humans cannot be separated from their environment, as geographic features such as mountains, rivers, and climate patterns persistently affect societal development, cultural practices, and historical events. The opening establishes the necessity for a nuanced understanding of this relationship, noting how geographic factors not only shape human existence but also how historical patterns tend to repeat themselves due to these enduring effects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Human geography
Human beings -- Effect of environment on
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Anthropology
Category: History - Other
Category: Environmental Issues
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
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