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Exploring the intersection of aesthetics and the petrochemical industry, this book delves into how oilscapes are perceived and constructed socially. It examines individual interpretations of landscapes shaped by petroleum extraction and its impacts, emphasizing the limits and possibilities of aesthetic experiences. Drawing from neopragmatic landscape research and Richard Rorty's ideas, it critiques expert knowledge and innovative representation methods, focusing on Louisiana's diverse landscapes affected by over a century of petrochemical activities and their ecological consequences.

Offering a foundational exploration of the philosophy of science, this volume delves into essential concepts, theories, and various philosophical perspectives. It examines scientific methodologies and spatial approaches, making complex ideas accessible for readers seeking to understand the interplay between philosophy and scientific inquiry.

Focusing on the interplay between freedom and liberalism, the authors present a unique theoretical exploration that intertwines concepts of space, landscape, and social dynamics. This innovative approach delves into how these elements shape individual and collective identities, offering a fresh perspective on the significance of liberalism in contemporary society.

The understanding of landscape in the German-speaking area has some similarities with the discussions of the topic in other European languages and scientific communities, but there are some specifics. These specifics can be found both in the common sense understanding of landscape and in the history of scientific conceptualization. Special features of the common sense understanding lie on the one hand in the medieval roots, a strong romantic charge and the strong connection between home and landscape. With regard to the scientific examination of landscape, there are specific fractions and discontinuities in the German-speaking world. Contents• Theoretical Framing: the Creation of Landscape• The Genesis of the Landscape Concept in the German Language Regions – the Common Sense Understanding• The Concept of Landscape in Landscape-Related Sciences• Landscape Research in its Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Challenge About the AuthorsDr. Karsten Berr works as a research assistant at the Department for Urban and Regional Development at the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen.Dr. Dr. Olaf Kühne is professor for Urban and Regional Development at the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen.

Konflikte um die Energiewende, um die Ausweisung neuer Nationalparks und die Planung von Städten haben eines gemeinsam: jeweils werden landschaftliche Deutungen als Argument für Erhalt oder Veränderung von beteiligten Konfliktparteien vorgebracht. Solche Konflikte lassen sich daher als Landschaftskonflikte verstehen. Der Band bringt verschiedene theoretische wie praktische Perspektiven auf ‚Konflikt‘ und ‚Landschaft‘ zusammen und fragt nach Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschieden landschaftlicher Konflikte, die sich beispielsweise im Kontext von Stadt(Landschaften), Großschutzgebieten, Naturschutzfragen, Wildnisentwicklung oder im Zuge der Energiewende ergeben.