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geographical determinism

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geographical determinism
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(Sociology) Sociol the theory that human activity is determined by geographical conditions


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He surveys the different stereotypes arising from geographical determinism, such as the belief that Northerners were more uncouth because of the muddy
The Chinese National Character: From Nationhood to Individuality. ... by Gerth, Karl / Pacific Affairs
McNeill prefaces this book with a quotation from Fernand Braudel about Braudel's passionate love the Mediterranean, which the author evidently shares, just as he shares generally the latter's geographical determinism.
The Mountains of the Mediterranean World: An Environmental History by Sahlins, Peter / Journal of Social History
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