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Geographies of Mars: Seeing and Knowing the Red Planet,New
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One of the first maps of Mars, published by an Italian astronomer in 1877, with its pattern of canals, fueled belief in intelligent life forms on the distant red planeta hope that continued into the 1960s. Although the Martian canals have long since been dismissed as a famous error in the history of science, K. Maria D. Lane argues that there was nothing accidental about these early interpretations. Indeed, she argues, the construction of Mars as an incomprehensibly complex and engineered world both reflected and challenged dominant geopolitical themes during a time of major cultural, intellectual, political, and economic transition in the Western world.Geographies of Mars telescopes in on a critical period in the development of the geographical imagination, when European imperialism was at its zenith and American expansionism had begun in earnest. Astronomers working in the new observatories of the American Southwest or in the remote heights of the South American Andes were inspired, Lane finds, by their own physical surroundings and used representations of the Earths arid landscapes to establish credibility for their observations of Mars. With this simple shift to the geographers point of view, Lane deftly explains some of the most perplexing stances on Mars taken by familiar protagonists such as Percival Lowell, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Lester Frank Ward.A highly original exploration of geographys spatial dimensions at the beginning of the twentieth century, Geographies of Mars offers a new view of the mapping of faroff worlds.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Geographies of Mars: Seeing and Knowing the Red Planet'? A: The main theme of the book explores the historical interpretations of Mars, particularly how early astronomers' views were influenced by geopolitical themes and their own geographical surroundings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Geographies of Mars'? A: The author of 'Geographies of Mars: Seeing and Knowing the Red Planet' is K. Maria D. Lane.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: When was 'Geographies of Mars' published? A: The book was published on December 30, 2010.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of the book? A: Yes, 'Geographies of Mars' is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is particularly beneficial for readers interested in geography, astronomy, and the historical context of scientific interpretations of Mars.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of European imperialism on the perception of Mars? A: Yes, the book discusses how European imperialism influenced the geographical imagination and the interpretations of Mars during that era.
- Q: Are there any notable figures mentioned in the book? A: Yes, notable figures such as Percival Lowell, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Lester Frank Ward are discussed in relation to their interpretations of Mars.