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Exploring the Last Continent

An Introduction to Antarctica - Previously published in hardcover
BuchKartoniert, Paperback
597 Seiten
Englisch
Springererschienen am23.08.2016Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science. Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting, environmental management and Antarctic politics.mehr
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BuchKartoniert, Paperback
EUR246,09
BuchGebunden
EUR246,09

Produkt

KlappentextThis multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science. Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting, environmental management and Antarctic politics.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-3-319-34567-3
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr2016
Erscheinungsdatum23.08.2016
AuflageSoftcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Seiten597 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Gewicht920 g
IllustrationenIX, 597 p.
Artikel-Nr.43960273

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction.- PART 1: Physical Sciences.- 2. A Continent under Ice: Studying Geology in Antarctica.- 3. A Long Journey South: Unravelling Antarctica s Geological History.- 4. Looking Back to the Future: Palaeoclimate Studies in Antarctica.- 5. An Ice-bound Continent: Antarctic s Cryosphere and Hydrological Systems.- 6.Weather and Climate: Antarctica s Role in the Global Atmospheric System.- 7.The Southern Ocean: Antarctica s Northern Boundary.- 8. From Ice to Space: The Antarctic Atmosphere.-PART 2.- 9. Remote Ocean Outposts: Biological Diversity of the Subantarctic Islands.- 10. Life on Land: Aquatic Terrestrial Ecosystems in Antarctica.- 11. Life on Land: Non-aquatic Terrestrial Eccosystems in Antarctica.- 12. Beyond the Ice: Marine Ecosystems in the Southern Ocean.- 13. Antarctic Megafauna: Birds and Mammals of Antarctica.- 14. Surviving in the Cold: Invertebrates and Fish in Antarctica.- 15. Polar Expeditions: Historical and Social Aspects of Antarctic Exploration.- 16. A Continent for Peace and Science: Antarctic Governance.- 17. Extreme and Unusual Psychology in Antarctica.- 18. Destination Icy Wilderness: Antarctic Tourism.- 19. Creativity at the Frozen Frontier: The Arts in Antarctica.- 20. Commercial Harvest: Exploitation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.- 21. Southern Ocean Fisheries: Managing Harvests of Marine Life.- 22. The Search for Extremophiles: Antarctic Biological Prospecting.- 23. The Question of Mining: Geological Resources in Antarctica.- 24. Ice and Mineral Resources: Regulatory Challenges of Commercial Exploitation.- 25. Recent Climate Change: Causes and Impacts of Climate Change in Antarctica.- 26. Reducing Fossil Fuel Consumption: Renewable Energy in Antarctica.- 27. Alien Invasions and the Impact of Non-native Species: Changing the Face of Life on Land in Antarctica?- 28. Future Challenges in Antarctic Research: International and Interdisciplinary Cooperation.- 29. Antarctic Scientific Collaboration: The Role of SCAR.mehr
Kritik
"The book is well-organized with frequent subheadings enabling readers to dive in and find information on a particular topic of interest. ... This volume will be a useful resource to anyone involved in Antarctic science, environmental regulation, or politics, enabling them to find information about areas beyond their own speciality. At the same time, it covers a wide range of topics presented in a way that is accessible to interested general readers." (Robert Larter, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 93 (1), March, 2018)


"This book provides an introduction to the exploration of Antarctica ... . The volume includes a short introduction followed by four sections of articles arranged thematically. ... Broad and thoughtful in its approach, this work is a valuable addition to the expanding canon of analyses of the history and future of Antarctica. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; general readers." (H. Doss, Choice, Vol. 53 (9), May, 2016)mehr

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