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Description for Antarctic Futures
Hardcover. Based on results of the 2010 Oslo Science Conference on the International Polar Year of 2077-2009, this book explores the broad-ranging consequences of a business-as-usual approach to the Antarctic environment, and surveys alternative plans of action. Editor(s): Tin, Tina; Liggett, Daniela; Lamers, Machiel; Maher, Patrick T. Num Pages: 380 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 16 colour illustrations, 29 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: RG; RNF; RNKH; TQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 670.
At the beginning of the 21st century, Antarctica is poised at the edge of a warmer and busier world. Leading Antarctic researchers examine the needs and challenges of Antarctic environmental management today and tomorrow. Through: (i) investigating the impacts of human activities on specific ecosystems and species, (ii) examining existing environmental management and monitoring practices in place in various regions and (iii) interrogating stakeholders, they address the following questions: What future will Business-As-Usual bring to the Antarctic environment? Will a Business-As-Usual future be compatible with the objectives set out under the Antarctic Treaty, especially its Protocol on Environmental Protection? What ... Read more
At the beginning of the 21st century, Antarctica is poised at the edge of a warmer and busier world. Leading Antarctic researchers examine the needs and challenges of Antarctic environmental management today and tomorrow. Through: (i) investigating the impacts of human activities on specific ecosystems and species, (ii) examining existing environmental management and monitoring practices in place in various regions and (iii) interrogating stakeholders, they address the following questions: What future will Business-As-Usual bring to the Antarctic environment? Will a Business-As-Usual future be compatible with the objectives set out under the Antarctic Treaty, especially its Protocol on Environmental Protection? What ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400765818
SKU
V9789400765818
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Antarctic Futures
From the book reviews: “Antarctic Futures, based on a session held during the Oslo Science Conference (Norway) in 2010, focuses on the impact of human activities and regional environmental change in the polar regions … . Broad and thoughtful in its approach, this work is a noteworthy addition to the expanding canon of analyses of the human impact on ... Read more