The Myth of Continents: A Critique of Metageography
by Kären Wigen, Martin W. Lewis
In The Myth of Continents, Kären Wigen and Martin W. Lewis critique the concept of metageography, arguing that continental divisions are cultural constructs rather than natural facts. The book explores the historical development of these ideas and their profound effects on worldview, politics, and identity. It invites readers to rethink the foundations of global geography.
About This Book
The Myth of Continents provides a thoughtful critique of metageography, questioning the traditional ways we divide the world into continents. It examines how these divisions are not inherent but constructed through historical and cultural lenses.
Authors Kären Wigen and Martin W. Lewis draw on interdisciplinary insights to reveal the implications of such geographic myths on global perceptions and politics.
Through this work, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the fluidity of geographic concepts and their influence on human societies.
The book encourages a reevaluation of how we map and interpret the physical world, promoting more nuanced understandings of space and place.
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