Scientific realism, geography and economics. Essay symposium
Les conceptions du réalisme en géographie humaine. Les implications de visions plus larges du réalisme, qui prédominent dans la littérature philosophique. Le réalisme et la nature de la théorie : une leçon de J H von Thünen pour les économistes et
In the Netherlands, it appears to be possible to reach a scientific consensus on future developments in economy as well as on the environmental impacts of these developments. It is necessary to have a vision on the dynamics of environmental
Nueva visión de la expedición que mandó Alejandro Malaspina (1789-1795)
Une nouvelle vision de l'expédition commandée par Alejandro Malaspina (1789-1795)
Argentina ; Coastal environment ; Eighteenth Century ; Falkland Islands ; Historical geography ; Historical mapping ; History of geography ; History of sciences ; Island ; Scientific expedition ; South America
Visions of La Géographie Humaine in twentieth-century France
Diffusion ; France ; Geographical knowkedge ; History of geography ; Human geography ; Scientific publication ; Twentieth Century
Jean Bruhnes et Pierre Deffontaines ont proposé une vision de la géographie humaine non conforme à celle proclamée par Vidal de la Blache et ses disciples. Après avoir retracé la carrière de ces deux géographes, l'A. étudie le réseau de relations
to construct a more optimistic vision for the future of the globe than that which is often delivered. They argue for a critical re-reading of the results of certain scientific analyses and offer nuanced interpretations of such issues as eco-catastrophism
Contrary to the messages of impending environmental gloom and disaster widely projected in the media, the fifteen contributors to this book argue that countless scientific issues are not as clear-cut as is often suggested, hence it is possible
The fraud committed by Prometheus to Zeus in order to help mankind tell us that the appearances it transmits to us also persuasive and performing vision of the world. Starting from these thoughts inspired by a myth, the article addresses some issues
related to the scientific statute of human geography as it has been developed in the last decades through several bifurcation. - (NF)
Argentina ; Geographical information ; Historical account ; History of geography ; Practice of geography ; Scientific publication ; Société de géographie ; Twentieth Century
Une vision du processus de consolidation de cette Société géographique née en 1922 : nom et objectifs, oeuvre (publications, réunions scientifiques, prix attribués, cours organisés, rapports internationaux, filiales). - (MZ)
Belgium ; Communication ; Fieldtrip ; Information ; Scientific publication ; Teaching of geography
L’A. met en évidence divers aspects de l’enseignement de la géographie développés à travers la revue De Aardrijkskunde : des informations de base, une vision de mesures de prudence, des excursions, la préparation des matières, la formation des
in order to identify recurring genres of maps that are used in territorial and geopolitical controversies. The types of maps produced embody different levels of institutional and scientific authority; they possess different substances and designs
Le fonds Hans Meyer aux archives de géographie de Leipzig contient aussi des informations sur son expédition de 1903 en Equateur. De nombreux extraits de texte tirés du journal de bord original et des photographies du voyage donnent une vision
Scientific and technological potentials in developing countries as national and international economic factors
The development of a national scientific and technological potential in developing countries is a vital aspect in their sphere of social and economic life. The authors compare these potentials in different regions of the earth. - (IH)
The impact of scientific research on Australian rural productivity
Contribution of Australian scientific research activity to agricultural productivity for Australian agriculture. The utilisation of a distributed lag function to describe the research/productivity relationship suggested a mean lag of approximately 6
Geography and socio-political transition : challenges and opportunities for professional and scientific societies in South Africa
The role of professional and scientific societies in the transformation of South African society are outlined. The specific challenges to the geographical community are then examined to offer a role for the new unified South African Society
AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC REASONING IN GEOGRAPHY
DISCUSSES THE RATIONALE, STRATEGIES, AND PROCEDURES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN GEOGRAPHY. AMONG TOPICS COVERED: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PURPOSE OF INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH AND THE LONG-TERM GOALS OF THE DISCIPLINE: THEORY BUILDING FOR KNOWLEDGE
The contribution of Czech scientists of the natural scientific knowledge of Australia. Presented on the occasion of the 26th International Geographical Congress in Sydney
A survey of the works of J. DANES, K. DOMIN, J. BAUM, J. MOSCHELESOVA and other Czech natural scientists about Australia. Brief information on the Czechoslovak scientific expedition to Australia realized by author in 1969. - (MS)
The location of early scientific letter writers, nonspecialized scientific societies, and the place of publication of scientific periodicals are mapped to show the spread of science in Europe and colonial North America. - (D. W. Gade).