GGR329H5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Adamawa State, Domestication, Zoonosis
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22nd, 2012: give a basic definition of environmental determinism. What is ludwig von mises" take on the concept: environmental determinism: physical environment determines, and can even set limits to the fate of humans. One fundamental argument of ed is based around physical geography. For example: tropical (warmer) climates manifest laziness & relaxed attitudes. Physical/geographical: and civilizations back to man"s natural environment: people"s civilization are brought about by geographical factors. Believes that anthropogeograpical studiers will trade differences between race, nations: believes that geographical environment is the: Only factor by which man is placed on earth. Provides a stimulus but not a response. Rising civilization is placed in a social and cultural background that the generation before. Ricardo states that, because of geography, landlocked nations do not have access to markets & new technologies, and this in turn hinders their ability to prosper. The idea of countries located between 0 and 20 degrees are poor is offensive and implies racism.
