Science into Policy Global Lessons from Antarctica
| Author/creator | Berkman, Paul Arthur Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Academic Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books |
| Description | 252 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBook - Environmental Science pre-2007 |
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| Summary | Annotation <b>Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica</b> reveals a unique model for integrating Earth system science with environmental and resource policies to balance economic, governmental, and societal interests. Since the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958, scientific investigation has fostered international cooperation and the rational use of Antarctica for <i>peaceful purposes only</i>. Beyond merely presenting information, this book integrates content and concepts in a manner that will appeal to individuals with interests in the natural and the social sciences.<br /><br />Integrated chapters convey the natural and the human dimensions of Antarctica.<br />Time and space concepts are introduced from diverse perspectives to facilitate insights into ecosystem and environmental variability.<br />Included CD-ROM provides searchable access to a comprehensive database of Antarctic Treaty documents.<br />The author has been leading international expeditions to "the ice" for the past three decades. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2001092779 |
| ISBN | 9780120915606 |
| ISBN | 012091560X (Trade Cloth) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780120915606 |
| Stock number | 00991439 |