Abstract
Nature is a contested term that means different things to different people in different places. Generally, this contestation revolves around three main meanings: the ?nature? or essence of a thing; ?nature? as material place external to humanity; and ?nature? as universal law or reality that may or may not include humans.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Key concepts in Geography |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Pages | 300-311 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781412930222 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |