Descobertas científicas da Expedição de Alexander von Humboldt na América Espanhola (1799-1804) sob ponto de vista geográfico *

摘要: Alexander von Humboldt’s expedition from 1799 till 1804 to the “equinoctial regions of new world” led through Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. In Europe an increased knowledge “New World” was connected with privately funded journey, which served purely scientific purposes had nothing do exploration exploitation natural resources. Besides research results, were based on measuring methods quantitative ascertainment basics, journey also made possible detailed descriptions in matters regional studies including social, socio-economic, political, economic-geographic circumstances, empirical field studies. The took place shortly before political change Latin America. Humboldt, who still experienced feudal character global economy slave labor colonies, vehemently criticized this economic structure – although he a noble its unbearable social conditions. This is reason why Humboldt admired America day. insights his tropics innovative impulses geography as well many other disciplines brought him fame lasting recognition universal scholar, crucial influence development sciences during first half 19th century.