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'''Environmental determinism''' is the scientific theory that the environment, most notably its physical factors such as landforms and climate, can determine the patterns of human [[culture]] and societal development. )for example, a tribe that lives on the beaches of a large ocean will have different histories, [[religion]]s, and mythology than a tri e that lives in mountain caves) Environmental determinists are scientistd who believe that ecological, climatic, and geographical factors are in large part responsible for human cultures and individual decisions. | '''Environmental determinism''' is the scientific theory that the environment, most notably its physical factors such as landforms and climate, can determine the patterns of human [[culture]] and societal development. )for example, a tribe that lives on the beaches of a large ocean will have different histories, [[religion]]s, and mythology than a tri e that lives in mountain caves) Environmental determinists are scientistd who believe that ecological, climatic, and geographical factors are in large part responsible for human cultures and individual decisions.<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/environmental-determinism</ref> | ||
<ref>https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/environmental-determinism</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 14:11, 11 December 2022
Environmental determinism is the scientific theory that the environment, most notably its physical factors such as landforms and climate, can determine the patterns of human culture and societal development. )for example, a tribe that lives on the beaches of a large ocean will have different histories, religions, and mythology than a tri e that lives in mountain caves) Environmental determinists are scientistd who believe that ecological, climatic, and geographical factors are in large part responsible for human cultures and individual decisions.[1]