Encyclopedia of the Antarctic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780415970242)

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 Encyclopediaof 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 Antarcticdiscusses 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.

Author: Beau Riffenburgh
ISBN-10: 0415970245
ISBN-13: 9780415970242
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2006
Pages: 1312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 8.01lbs
Size: 11.26h x 8.70w x 2.85d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2007 pg. 148
Booklist 07/01/2007 pg. 76
Scitech Book News 06/01/2007 pg. 4
Choice 10/02/2007 pg. 260