Bernhard Klein, Gesa Mackenthun
Sea Changes: Historicizing the Ocean
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415946513
- author:
- Bernhard Klein, Gesa Mackenthun
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 15.6 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Science Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The sea has been a site of profound transformation in human lives and national histories. It has played a complex role in colonialism, indigenous resistance, loss, dispersal, and migration, yet also fostered new forms of solidarity and affective kinship. SeaChanges offers a fresh perspective on the traditional view that history unfolds mainly on dry land. By reevaluating the sea as a historical site worthy of close study, this book challenges readers to reconsider its significance. The sea is not merely a passage from one country to another, but a location deserving attention and analysis. This collection of essays explores the ocean's impact on human societies, shedding new light on the intricate relationships between people, place, and environment.
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