Encyclopedia of the Antarctic: v. 1 & v. 2

Hardback

Main Details

Title Encyclopedia of the Antarctic: v. 1 & v. 2
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Beau Riffenburgh
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:1272
Dimensions(mm): Height 286,Width 221
Category/GenreEncyclopaedias and reference works
ISBN/Barcode 9780415970242
ClassificationsDewey:998.003
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 26 black & white halftones, 83 black & white line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 24 November 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Antarctic is unique, geographically, politically, and scientifically. It is the most remote, hostile, and dangerous continent, while at the same time it is the most pristine and least developed. Antarctica is the only major part of the Earth's landmass not directly governed by one nation, but under the control of a Treaty, with a multitude of acceding nations. The Encyclopedia of the Antarctic brings together large quantities of information on the wide variety of factors, issues and individuals influencing and relating to the Antarctic. No comparable book currently exists for this region. The Encyclopedia of the Antarctic discusses scientific activities and topics, but the 'human element' is also a significant part of the work, with entries on history, politics, legal issues, national research programs, scientific bases, historic huts, the United Nation's 'Question of Antarctica,' compliance with the Environmental Protocol, and tourism.

Reviews

'The Encyclopedia of the Antarctic is a work of high academic distinction. It demands the rigorous attention of historians, scientists and environmentalists alike.' - Reference Reviews "The first authoritative reference point for the Antarctic and provides the reader with a comprehensive range of subjects all laid out clearly and with excellent cross-referencing." - Antarctic Science