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Articles

Climate and the “Encounter” in the Dominican Republic

Pages 205-210 | Published online: 11 Sep 2007
 

Abstract

The impact of weather and climate upon societies is manifold in character, having altered the course of historic events as well as conditioned the nature of human activity. This may be amply demonstrated in the Caribbean island nation of the Dominican Republic during the period of its formation following the initial arrival of Europeans. For instructional purposes, this subject may be best approached by first reviewing the character of elements of weather and climate that prevail in the Dominican Republic followed by a consideration of the way in which these impacted upon those involved in exploration and settlement of that region of the Caribbean. Finally, a choice of instructional strategies is presented by means of which the interaction between weather and climate and cultural activity may by illustrated.

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