The Conference on Antarctica, Washington, October 15 to December 1, 1959: Conference Documents, the Antarctic Treaty and Related Papers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258642105)

The book titled ""The Conference On Antarctica, Washington, October 15 To December 1, 1959: Conference Documents, The Antarctic Treaty And Related Papers"" is a comprehensive collection of documents related to the historic Conference on Antarctica held in Washington in 1959. The book includes the complete texts of the Antarctic Treaty, signed by the twelve participating nations, as well as related documents such as the Final Act of the Conference, the Protocol on Environmental Protection, and the Convention on the Regulation of Antarctic Mineral Resource Activities. The Conference on Antarctica was a crucial event in the history of international cooperation and environmental protection. The treaty signed during the conference established Antarctica as a scientific preserve, banning military activity and promoting peaceful cooperation among the signatory nations. The book provides a detailed account of the negotiations and discussions that took place during the conference, as well as the key players involved in the process.The book is an essential resource for scholars and students of international law, environmental policy, and polar studies. It offers a unique insight into the political and diplomatic challenges involved in reaching a consensus among nations with diverse interests and priorities. Overall, the book is a valuable contribution to the literature on Antarctica and the history of international cooperation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Conference on Antarctica
ISBN-10: 1258642107
ISBN-13: 9781258642105
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2013
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d