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The New Arctic (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
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The New Arctic (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
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In the late 18th century explorers and scientists started venturing
into the Arctic in a heroic and sometimes deadly effort to
understand and unveil the secrets of the unforgiving and mysterious
polar region of the high north. Despite that the Arctic was already
populated mattered less for the first wave of polar researchers and
explorations who nevertheless, brought back valuable knowledge.
Today the focus in Arctic science and discourse has changed to one
which includes the peoples and societies, and their interaction
with the world beyond. The image of a static Arctic - heralded
first by explorers - prevailed for a long time, but today the eyes
of the World see the Arctic very differently. Few, if any, other
places on Earth are currently experiencing the kind of dramatic
change witnessed in the Arctic. According to model forecasts, these
changes are likely to have profound implications on biophysical and
human systems, and will accelerate in the decades to come. "The New
Arctic" highlights how, and in what parts, the natural and
political system is being transformed. We're talking about a region
where demography, culture, and political and economic systems are
increasingly diverse, although many common interests and aspects
remain; and with the new Arctic now firmly placed in a global
context. Settlements range from small, predominantly indigenous
communities, to large industrial cities, and all have a link to the
surrounding environment, be it glaciers or vegetation or the ocean
itself. "The New Arctic" contributes to our further understanding
of the changing Arctic. It offers a range of perspectives, which
reflect the deep insight of a variety of scientific scholars across
many disciplines bringing a wide range of expertise. The book
speaks to a broad audience, including policy-makers, students and
scientific colleagues.
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