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Anne Buttimer

    October 31, 1938 – July 15, 2017
    Ideal und Wirklichkeit in der angewandten Geographie
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    The Human Experience of Space and Place
    The Wake of Erasmus
    Geography and the Human Spirit
    • 2015

      The Human Experience of Space and Place

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Exploring philosophical and practical issues, this collection of essays delves into humanistic geography, a significant theme in geographic writing. First published in 1980, it covers a wide array of topics, aiming to integrate analytical and critical perspectives for a deeper understanding of how individuals experience their environments. The insights provided will particularly benefit students of human geography, enhancing their comprehension of the complexities of lived experiences in various contexts.

      The Human Experience of Space and Place
    • 2002

      Geography and the Human Spirit

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the concept of "dwelling," the book delves into how various civilizations narrate their relationship with the environment. Anne Buttimer examines a diverse range of sources, from ancient philosophers to modern writers, revealing how humanity has used natural science, theology, and myth to understand the earth as a home. This interdisciplinary approach sheds new light on contemporary environmental ideas and the human spirit's connection to the world.

      Geography and the Human Spirit
    • 1989

      The Wake of Erasmus

      Saints, Scholars, And Studia In Mediaeval Norden

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Education, Medieval -- Sweden -- Lund -- History. Franciscans -- Sweden -- Lund -- History. Lund (Sweden) -- Intellectual life.

      The Wake of Erasmus