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Griffith Taylor : Visionary, Environmentalist, Explorer
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National Library of Australia, Canberra, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0642276684
ISBN 13 : 9780642276681
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Soft cover
Vendeur : Bellcourt Books, Hamilton, VIC, Australie
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Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 283 pp., b/w illusts., notes, index. Thomas Griffith Taylor (1880-1963) was a geographer, anthropologist and world explorer. His travels took him from Captain Scott's final expedition in Antarctica to every continent on earth, in a life that stretched from the Boer War to the Cold War. Taylor's research ranged from microscopic analysis of fossils to the 'races of man' and the geographic basis of global politics. This timely biography is a copiously illustrated account and analysis of Griffith Taylor's remarkable life. It explores what drove this 'long, lean, lanky' man to such extremes: geographically, intellectually and politically. N° de réf. du vendeur 4702
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Griffith Taylor: Visionary environmentalist explorer
Edité par
National Library of Australia, Canberra, Australia, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0642276684
ISBN 13 : 9780642276681
Ancien ou d'occasion
Soft cover
Vendeur : Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australie
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Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Book condition is very good. Soft cover. No dust jacket. Book boards are clean and unmarked front and back. Spine intact. Text body is clean & unmarked throughout the book. Book block is clean & unmarked all sides of the book. The front dust jacket lifts top & bottom of the front cover. Over-all a great, neat copy of the book. Extra charges of over-sea shipping due to book weight is more than 500grams. "Griffith Taylor: Visionary, Environmentalist, Explorer" is a detailed biography tracing Griffith Taylor's life as a world explorer, geographer, and environmentalist, highlighting his scientific contributions, controversial ideas, and foresight regarding humanity's relationship with the environment. Early Life and Education: Born Thomas Griffith Taylor in 1880, he moved to Australia at age twelve. Taylor was drawn to geology, inspired by his mining engineer father and trained under Professor Edgeworth David at the University of Sydney. Mentored alongside Douglas Mawson, Taylor developed not only geological skills but also a patriotic sense of scientific duty to serve society through research. Antarctic Exploration: Taylor is notable for his role as a geologist on Captain Scott's Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). He commanded the western geological party, studied the McMurdo Dry Valleys and Ferrar glaciers, and contributed to the mapping and naming of regions such as the Taylor Glacier. His Antarctic work formed the basis of his acclaimed doctoral thesis, The Physiography of the McMurdo Sound Region (1922). Academic Career and Intellectual Contributions: After Antarctica, Taylor's interests expanded globally. He became a pioneer of academic geography in Australia and later held positions at the University of Chicago and the University of Toronto. Taylor's work spanned geography, anthropology, and environmental science, including studies on human populations, migration, and environmental determinism. His 1927 book Environment and Race reflected both innovative thinking and controversial theories, challenging national population boosters while attracting international attention. Environmentalist Vision and Controversy: Taylor was among the early thinkers linking environmental factors to human society and global politics. His progressive stances included criticism of social Darwinist doctrines, anti-Semitism, and twentieth-century nationalism. He foresaw contemporary concerns like climate change, resource limitations, and global tensions long before they arose. Despite controversies and some professional dismissals, later scholars recognize his prescient insights into environmental and social issues. Later Life and Legacy: After retiring in 1951, Taylor returned to Australia, maintaining his interest in Antarctica through the International Geophysical Year and the Antarctic Treaty. He left a rich intellectual legacy as a geographer, explorer, and early environmentalist. The biography emphasizes Taylor's visual talents, capturing his world through diaries, sketches, and maps, and portrays a complex figure whose curiosity and foresight remain relevant for modern environmental studies. Overall Impression: The biography by Carolyn Strange (with Alison Bashford) is richly illustrated and meticulously researched, offering a compelling narrative of Griffith Taylor's adventurous life, scientific achievements, and forward-thinking environmental philosophy. It blends exploration, academic rigor, and social commentary, providing a multidimensional portrayal of a man ahead of his time. . N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1782127283952
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Griffith Taylor. Visionary Environmentalist Explorer
Edité par
National Library of Australia, Canberra, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0642276684
ISBN 13 : 9780642276681
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Soft Cover
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Vendeur : Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australie
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Soft Cover. Etat : F. First Edition. 8vo. original printed paper wraps; pp. [iv], 284 (last blank), with illustrations. Heavy item (1.2kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 015175
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Griffith Taylor: Visionary, Environmentalist, Explorer.
Edité par
National Library of Australia (NLA), Canberra, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0642276684
ISBN 13 : 9780642276681
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Vendeur : BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australie
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1st ed. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) & colour text-photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication title page). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. 283 pp. Carolyn Strange and Alison Bashford have written a biography of the great Australian academic (University of Sydney). Thomas Griffith Taylor (1880 - 1963) was a geographer, anthropologist and world explorer. They explain what drove this 'long, lean, lanky' man to such extremes: geographically, intellectually and politically. His travels took him from Captain Scott's final expedition in Antarctica to every continent on earth. In a life that stretched from the Boer War to the Cold War, he sought to enlighten the public on the human relation to the environment. As a geographer whose work crossed into anthropology, he courted controversy and craved recognition. Today's preoccupations with climate change, the ascendancy of Asian nations, and the renewed threat of nuclear war, were all addressed by Taylor generations earlier. (Written autograph of Alison Bashford.). N° de réf. du vendeur 26675
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