David Noel Livingstone is een geograaf, historicus en academicus uit Noord-Ierland. Zijn werk richt zich op de kruising van geografie en intellectuele geschiedenis, waarbij hij onderzoekt hoe ons wereldbeeld is gevormd door geografische ideeën. Livingstone's academische carrière wordt gekenmerkt door diepgaande betrokkenheid bij onderzoek en onderwijs, waar hij nieuwe generaties geleerden vormt. Zijn uitgebreide ervaring aan verschillende universiteiten verrijkt zijn perspectief op de ontwikkeling van geografisch denken.
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.