Alexander Von Humboldt: Multiperspective Approaches (Hardcover, 2022)

Part 1: Humboldt’s integrative scientific approach: Pioneering modern Earth system sciences.- “Through a country we never intended to see”. Revisiting The Humboldt renaissance.- Alexander Von Humboldt and earth system science.- Part 2: Humboldt’s influence on bio-geo-sciences.- Humboldt, biogeography, and the dimension of time.- Revisiting the Chimborazo Volcano ? Cradle of plant geography.- Part 3: Humboldt, the Earth scientist.- Humboldt's interpretation of the Andean geology.- Part 4: Humboldt, his relevance for contemporary education strategies and the political discourse.- “Should Alexander Von Humboldt be part of contemporary geography education?”.- Alexander Von Humboldt, a liberal ecologist. An essay.- Part 5: Humboldt: Empathic patron, consultant and communicator of science.- The Humboldt paradox: Science communication and mythology.- Indigenous knowledge ? Humboldt´S idea of intercultural understanding.- Humboldt’s journey to Russia and Siberia in 1829 ? His dual role as consultant and explorer.- Part 6: An epilogue.- Alexander Von Humboldt: Dilletante of natural history or Oracle of modern science?.