Science and the Canadian Arctic (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521419338)

This is a study of the nature and role of science in the exploration of the Canadian Arctic. It covers the century that began with the British Royal Naval expeditions of 1818 and ends with the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1918. Professor Levere focuses on the imperialistic dimensions and nationalistic aspirations that informed arctic science, and situates its rise in the context of economic and military history of nineteenth and early twentieth century Europe and North America. Accessibly written and prodigously researched, Science and the Canadian Arctic should appeal to an audience of historians, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in the Arctic.

Author: Trevor H. Levere
ISBN-10: 0521419336
ISBN-13: 9780521419338
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/26/1993
Pages: 456
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.30w x 1.00d