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 Antarctica grows apace and, whatever its future use by mankind, its sensible management will require a good, scientific basis.
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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 Antarctica grows apace and, whatever its future use by mankind, its sensible management will require a good, scientific basis.
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Vendeur : Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 616029-6
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G052126233XI4N01
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Vendeur : The Calico Cat Bookshop, Ventura, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Light sunning of the dust jacket. Shipped from the Calico Cat Bookshop, a brick and mortar bookshop established in 1975. Size: Quarto. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 035443
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Vendeur : AardBooks, Fitzwilliam, NH, Etats-Unis
Etat : Near Fine/Near Fine. 1st. 4to. 280pp. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. Remainder line top edge. N° de réf. du vendeur MAIN010248I
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Likely signed by author. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1500grams, ISBN:052126233X. N° de réf. du vendeur 9826254
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Vendeur : RIVERLEE BOOKS, Waltham Cross, HERTS, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Good condition hard cover, with good condition jacket, some wear to jacket, previous owner details to title page, otherwise in a good readable condition. N° de réf. du vendeur 96477
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Vendeur : Riverow Bookshop, Owego, NY, Etats-Unis
Hardcover w/DJ. Etat : Very Good/Very Good. Black & White/Color Illus. & Photos (illustrateur). First Edition. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Very Good/Very Good. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover w/DJ. Sm 4to., 280 pp., dust jacket light shelf wear to edges and corners, corners lightly bumped, otherwise very good; cover light shelf wear to edges and corners, corners and spine tips lightly bumped, otherwise very good; pages clean and unmarked. . N° de réf. du vendeur BOOKS350662
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Vendeur : J. and S. Daft, Lichfield, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : VG+. Etat de la jaquette : VG+. 1st. 280 pages. part 1 Geography, politics and science. part II life in a cold environment, part III Antarctic ice and rocks, part IV the Antarctic atmosphere and part V Cooperation or confrontation? Bottom of last few pages and bottom of DW lightly stained - else a near fine copy. Heavy book requiring extra shipping overseas. N° de réf. du vendeur 017399
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Vendeur : Artis Books & Antiques, Calumet, MI, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. (8)280pp. Biblio. Index. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 074477
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