57 pages • 1 hour read
Andrea WulfThe Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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?
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?
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?
