David Noel Livingstone je geograf, historik a akademik ze Severního Irska. Jeho práce se soustředí na průsečík geografie a intelektuálních dějin, přičemž zkoumá, jak se naše chápání světa utvářelo prostřednictvím geografických myšlenek. Livingstoneho akademická kariéra se vyznačuje hlubokým zapojením do výzkumu a výuky, kde formuje nové generace badatelů. Jeho rozsáhlé zkušenosti z různých univerzit obohacují jeho pohled na rozvoj geografického myšlení.
Exploring an alternative narrative to traditional beliefs, this book presents the idea that humans existed on Earth prior to or alongside Adam. It delves into the implications of this perspective, suggesting that there are descendants of these early humans still living today. The text challenges long-held convictions and invites readers to reconsider the origins of humanity through a different lens.
The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Shaler's writings, highlighting the intricate relationships between science, theology, and philosophy. Through meticulous research and documentation, it provides valuable insights for readers interested in exploring these interconnected fields.
The annual Hettner-Lecture series is devoted to new theoretical developments in the crossover fields of geography, economics, the social sciences, and the humanities. David N. Livingstone presented during the fifth Hettner-Lecture two lectures entitled 'Knowledge, space and the geographies of science' and 'Tropical hermeneutics and the climatic imagination', both of which are published in this volume in revised form. In the interview with Michael Hoyler, Tim Freytag and Heike Jons, David N. Livingstone talks about geographical traditions and his development as a geographer and his research interests.