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Antarctic Science

Door David W. H. Walton

Categorie
Ontdekkingsreizen & Expedities
Boeknummer
#237368
Titel
Antarctic Science
Auteur
Walton, David W. H.
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
Cambridge University Press
Jaar van uitgave
1987
ISBN10
052126233X
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting
This beautifully illustrated book reviews the development of science in Antarctica from its early beginnings, in the age of Captain Cook, to the present complexity of the 1980s when research teams from many nations work side by side. Three major areas, biological science, the earth sciences and atmospheric science are examined individually, highlighting the principal achievements of the past 25 years, and providing an up-to-date account of our present understanding of this frozen continent. Concern over the future of the Antarctic Treaty and the probable main directions of future research, provide an indication of the importance of Antarctica to all scientific disciplines. This unique natural laboratory for science is now being investigated by eighteen countries. International interest in ... (Lees verder)Antarctica grows apace and, whatever its future use by mankind, its sensible management will require a good, scientific basis.
Pagina's
280
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 10,00

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