The Invention of Nature : Alexander Von Humboldt's New World
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Revolutionary ideas of a visionary naturalist.
"The Invention of Nature" could be a good read for anyone interested in the history of science and environmentalism. This book presents an in-depth account of Alexander von Humboldt’s life, his expeditions, and his discoveries, highlighting his revolutionary ideas of a complex interconnected global force called nature. The author presents a compelling case of how Humboldt influenced other naturalists and writers, and how his work shaped environmental thinking. The book has won several awards and is highly recommended for those who want to learn about the history of modern environmentalism.
- Royal Society Science Book Prize (2016)
- Costa Book Award for Biography (2015)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology (2015)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (Shortlist) (2016)
- Kirkus Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (Finalist) (2015)
- Dingle Prize for History of Science (2017)
- Cundill History Prize Nominee for Finalist (2016)
The Invention of Nature : Alexander Von Humboldt's New World
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Revolutionary ideas of a visionary naturalist.
"The Invention of Nature" could be a good read for anyone interested in the history of science and environmentalism. This book presents an in-depth account of Alexander von Humboldt’s life, his expeditions, and his discoveries, highlighting his revolutionary ideas of a complex interconnected global force called nature. The author presents a compelling case of how Humboldt influenced other naturalists and writers, and how his work shaped environmental thinking. The book has won several awards and is highly recommended for those who want to learn about the history of modern environmentalism.
- Royal Society Science Book Prize (2016)
- Costa Book Award for Biography (2015)
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology (2015)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (Shortlist) (2016)
- Kirkus Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (Finalist) (2015)
- Dingle Prize for History of Science (2017)
- Cundill History Prize Nominee for Finalist (2016)
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