Towards a Sociology of the Coast pp 67-98 | Cite as
The Modern Coast: Flinders the Explorer
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This chapter moves through into modernity by examining the role of the modern coastal explorer. As Weber does in his work into the Protestant Ethic with Benjamin Franklin, this book uses Matthew Flinders as an exemplary example of the modern coastal explorer’s aims, ambitions and persona. Flinders’ extraordinary life highlights to us how rationalisation impacted upon his quest for scientific advancement. Yet, within his story we also see conflict with other competing life-orders including his romance with Ann Chappelle and his status-seeking. Overall this chapter presents an opportunity for us to capture the modern coastal spirit further.
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Matthew Flinders George Bass Rationalisation Disenchantment CoastsReferences
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