GEOG 5 Lecture 20: GEOG 5 Lecture 20
Document Summary
Human environment interaction explains how man affects the environment and gets affected by it. It indicates how humans have to adapt to the environment to ensure their survival. Deals with human society as a whole rather than individuals. Natural environment as a strong, powerful force that rules over human kind. Started with early hunter gather societies that had no control over natural processes. Considering humans to be on the same level as animals and natural environments. Nature itself can be seen as purely a reflection of human beliefs and desires in society. Ex: if a human desires a more connected view with nature, they can attain this (same if they want separation from nature) An enlightenment period in the 18th century ("the age of reason") Seeking to understand how nature works and to use it for their own benefit. Humans distance themselves from nature in order to arrange it in such a way that can be mastered.
