Geohumanities

Geohumanities is an interdisciplinary field that explores the complex and dynamic relationships between human societies and the Earth. It bridges the gap between the humanities, social sciences, and geography, examining how the environment shapes human culture, experience, and expression, and conversely, how humans impact and are impacted by geographical processes and phenomena. This field draws on diverse methodologies and perspectives, including literary analysis, historical research, philosophical inquiry, cartography, and spatial analysis.

Scholars in geohumanities investigate a wide range of topics, such as the representation of place in literature and art, the cultural significance of landscapes, the impact of climate change on human communities, the ethics of environmental stewardship, and the historical development of human-environment interactions. They often focus on the subjective, lived experiences of place and space, considering how individuals and groups perceive, interpret, and create meaning from their geographical surroundings. Geohumanities encourages a critical understanding of power dynamics, social justice issues, and the uneven distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. It advocates for more holistic and sensitive approaches to understanding our planet and our place within it.