BY NORTHERN LIGHTS: ON THE MAKING OF GEOGRAPHY IN SWEDEN
by Tom Mels, Anne Buttimer, Anne Buttimer
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The book describes Sweden's "keen geographical sense" and meticulous documentation from the 16th century onwards. How do Mels and Buttimer illustrate this characteristic, and what specific historical examples or periods did you find most compelling in demonstrating it?
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The authors trace "continuity and change in both cognitive styles and professional practices of geography." What were some of the most significant shifts or enduring traditions in Swedish geographic thought presented, and how did they impact the society's understanding of itself?
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Given the book's connection to Anne Buttimer's "Geography and the Human Spirit," how do Mels and Buttimer explore the human dimension of geography in Sweden, beyond just mapping and resource management? What role do human experience or societal values play in their narrative?
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