Civilization and Climate
Ellsworth Huntington
Leído por Leon Harvey
This book presents the science of geography one step further than just the physical features of the earth's surface. The relationship between the level of civilization and the geography of the climate is analysed and presented with comparative maps spanning the whole world. The distribution of human achievement such as education, industry, and level of civil development are all scrutinised under seasonal changes, and a variety of variety of climatic and geographic factors that has subtly shaped human destiny. - Summary by leon harvey (13 hr 7 min)
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Awesome and well read
Bill Cosby
Unfortunatly it jumps to the incorrect conclusion. it is therefore racist
Interesting Book...
Cliff Pinchon
...most of the ideas come out towards the beginning and end of the book.... in between is a lot of dry statistics. the Reader has a pleasant voice and does a good job.
Civilization and Climate
Michael Gonzales MD
The title suggests a discussion of the effects of climate changes on civilizations. Unfortunately it is mostly a conglomeration of racist and eugenic prejudices with little supporting evidence.