Connections. Is Alexander von Humboldt a forerunner of Anthropocene studies?
Keywords:
Alexander von Humboldt, Anthropocene, colonialism, interconnections, nature/society
Abstract
In this short article I try to support the idea that in Alexander von Humboldt’s works there are some interesting insights into the effects of human activities in ecosystems and about the interrelationships between the various elements of the ecosphere. Such insights are the result of his fieldwork during the exploration in various South American regions between 1799 and 1804.
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Published
2020-12-29
How to Cite
Lai, F. (2020). Connections. Is Alexander von Humboldt a forerunner of Anthropocene studies?. América Crítica, 4(2), 177-180. https://doi.org/10.13125/americacritica/4481
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