Antarctic Environments and Resources: A Geographical Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780582081277 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 416 str.

Hansom, J. D.

Opis

Antarctica is perceived as a potential source of marine, mineral and hydrocarbon resources. This text examines the differing and sometimes conflicting interests, charting development of human involvement in the area.

Spis treści

1. Introduction;
2. Morphology, Geology and Climate of Antarctica;
3. The Terrestrial Environment;
4. The Southern Ocean;
5. Interaction and Changes in the Physical and Biological Systems of Antarctica;
6. The Human Dimension: Exploration, Exploitation, Politics and Science;
7. Environmental Impacts: Antarctic Resource Exploitation.
8. Environmental Impacts: Human Impacts on the Environment;
9. The Antarctic Treaty System: A Developing Framework for Environmental Management;
10. Conclusion: Challenges and Opportunities

O autorze

J. D. Hansom John Gordon