Silva French-Brazilian Geography

The Influence of French Geography in Brazil
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-319-31023-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 122 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Latin American Studies

This book analyses the development of geography as a scientific discipline in Brazil, highlighting how the established partnerships with French geographers have helped shape scientific progress in the country. It connects economic development and politics with the study of geography in Brazil. The author, José Borzacchiello da Silva, includes interviews with renowned French geographers, documenting their insight into the French contribution to geography in Brazil. The research partnerships established have been significant to the foundation and growth of the discipline in the country.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Silva, José Borzacchiello da

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Antecedents: French geography in Brazil.- 3. The Hegemony of French geography in Brazil 4. Periodization – A suggestion.- 5. New Geographers enter the scene.- 6. Brazil in France.- 7. Theses produced by Brazilians in France.- 8. Conclusions.