The lasting contribution of Alexander von Humboldt to our understanding of the natural world

Mohan, Ashwini Venkatanarayana and Tamma, Krishnapriya (2021) The lasting contribution of Alexander von Humboldt to our understanding of the natural world. Resonance, 26 (8). pp. 1041-1050. ISSN 0971-8044

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Abstract

A polymath and ahead of his time, Alexander von Humboldt had numerous interests and insights that have shaped modern science. His holistic viewpoint on nature founded the principles of several branches of sciences such as comparative biology, ecology, and biogeography, and inspired scientists who went on to make notable contributions during and after his time. From geologists to founders of evolutionary principles, poets to anti-colonial revolutionists, Humboldt was an inspiration to generations of thinkers. In this article, we attempt to highlight a few of his notable discoveries that influence biologists today.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Mohan, Ashwini Venkatanarayana and Tamma, Krishnapriya
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Natural Sciences > History, geographic treatment, biography > Scientists Natural Sciences > Life sciences; biology > Ecology Natural Sciences > Life sciences; biology > Natural history of organisms
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Arts and Sciences
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7135
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12045-021-1207-z

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