NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Ellsworth Huntington

Ellsworth Huntington was a professor of economics at Yale University, early 20th century, known for his studies on climatic determinism, economic growth and economic geography. He served as the President of the Board of Directors of the American Eugenics Society.

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Beloit College Archives -- Archives Collections -- Beloit Alumni -- Ellsworth Huntington (269 words)
	Huntington's writings appealed because he took great pains to write attractively, and because he presented a succession of thought-provoking theories and generalizations.
	Huntington's books, especially, Pulse of Asia, Civilization and Climate, The Human Habitat, West of the Pacific, and Mainsprings of Civilization were widely read.
	Huntington did much field work in the West, especially on climatic changes, partly with the help of an extended study of tree rings.

HUNTINGTON, Ellsworth [1876-1947] -- American explorer and geographer (1129 words)
	Huntington joined the second Pumpelly expedition and assisted in excavations at Anau and Merv on the borders of the Transcaspian desert.
	Huntington went to Yale University in 1907, as instructor in geography, a subject whose advanced phases were then new in universities.
	Huntington's work was done from sheer love of exploration, most of it was directed toward a definite aim.

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