Description: (American Geographer Who is Best Remembered for His Studies on Economic Geography)
Ellsworth Huntington, a distinguished geography professor at Yale University in the early 20th century, specialized in environmental determinism, economic growth, and economic geography. He held key roles in organizations like the Ecological Society of America and the Association of American Geographers, serving as president. Huntington conducted expeditions to central Asia and Palestine, sharing his experiences through published works. His dedication to climatic and anthropogeographic studies earned him recognition, including the Elisha Kent Kane Gold Medal, and he made significant contributions to the field of geography.