57 pages 1 hour read

Andrea Wulf

The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2015

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Essay Topics

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Analyze how Wulf integrates the disciplines of art, history, and science to reconstruct the holistic approach of Alexander von Humboldt. How does this interdisciplinary method help in portraying Humboldt’s impact on modern science?

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Analyze how Wulf integrates the disciplines of art, history, and science to reconstruct the holistic approach of Alexander von Humboldt. How does this interdisciplinary method help in portraying Humboldt’s impact on modern science?

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Given Humboldt’s impact on modern environmental issues such as climate change and conservation, who does Wulf address as the target readership for this biography? What techniques does she use to address this readership?