Explore Antarctica - Hardcover
Explore Antarctica encourages students to understand the management of the Antarctic environment and issues of global importance linked to the Antarctic. It provides a comprehensive guide to the natural environment of the continent, as well as its history and its future. The book provides a brilliant illustration of how to apply scientific, social and environmental research to a specific topic of study. The author, Dr Louise Crossley, has worked in the Antarctic as an expedition and research station leader, and the book has been approved by the Australian Antarctic Division. The project has been developed by the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG) of the Commonwealth Government of Australia, and funded by the Australian Antarctic Foundation. It is an authoritative work for students and the interested public alike.
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Book Description:
Explore Antarctica encourages students to understand the management of the Antarctic environment and issues of global importance linked to the Antarctic. It provides a comprehensive guide to the natural environment of the continent, as well as its history and its future.
Review:
."..provides an important foundation for understanding the region and its natural history." The Bookwatch ."..a superb addition to the literature on the continent...authoritative and well written and there are a large number of very attractive and informative color illustrations..." Science Books & Films "This is not only a handy reference to the fifth-largest continent but also a pleasure to read. Jammed with facts and copiously illustrated....This book will be a welcome addition to the reference collection and enjoyable for any reader, not only for the text but also for the maps and photos." Kliatt
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0521495911
- ISBN 13 9780521495912
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages116
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