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The Myth Of Continents: A Critique Of Metageography,New
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In This Thoughtful And Engaging Critique, Geographer Martin W. Lewis And Historian Kren Wigen Reexamine The Basic Geographical Divisions We Take For Granted, And Challenge The Unconscious Spatial Frameworks That Govern The Way We Perceive The World. Arguing That Notions Of East Vs. West, First World Vs. Third World, And Even The Sevenfold Continental System Are Simplistic And Misconceived, The Authors Trace The History Of Such Misconceptions. Their Uptotheminute Study Reflects Both On The Global Scale And Its Relation To The Specific Continents Of Europe, Asia, And Africaactually Part Of One Contiguous Landmass.The Myth Of Continents Sheds New Light On How Our Metageographical Assumptions Grew Out Of Cultural Concepts: How The First Continental Divisions Developed From Classical Times; How The Urals Became The Division Between The Socalled Continents Of Europe And Asia; How Countries Like Pakistan And Afghanistan Recently Shifted Macroregions In The General Consciousness.This Extremely Readable And Thoughtprovoking Analysis Also Explores The Ways That New Economic Regions, The End Of The Cold War, And The Proliferation Of Communication Technologies Change Our Understanding Of The World. It Stimulates Thinking About The Role Of Largescale Spatial Constructs As Driving Forces Behind Particular Worldviews And Encourages Everyone To Take A More Thoughtful, Geographically Informed Approach To The Task Of Describing And Interpreting The Human Diversity Of The Planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Myth of Continents' about? A: 'The Myth of Continents' critically examines traditional geographical divisions and challenges the simplistic frameworks that shape our understanding of the world. Authors Martin W. Lewis and Kären Wigen analyze concepts like East vs. West and the seven continents, tracing their historical misconceptions.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Martin W. Lewis, a geographer, and Kären Wigen, a historian, both of whom bring their expertise to explore the evolution of geographical concepts.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Myth of Continents'? A: 'The Myth of Continents' was published on August 11, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 383 pages.
- Q: What format is 'The Myth of Continents' available in? A: 'The Myth of Continents' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'The Myth of Continents'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Myth of Continents'? A: The book explores themes such as metageography, cultural assumptions about geography, and the impact of economic and technological changes on our understanding of the world.
- Q: Is 'The Myth of Continents' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Myth of Continents' is suitable for academic study as it offers in-depth analysis and critiques of geographical concepts, making it relevant for students and professionals in geography, history, and related fields.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: 'The Myth of Continents' is beneficial for readers interested in geography, cultural studies, history, and anyone looking to challenge their understanding of geographical divisions.