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The Continent of Antarctica (Hardcover)
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The Continent of Antarctica (Hardcover)
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-Beautiful, eye-catching and thought-provoking content, addressing
current critical issues of climate change -Both authors are highly
acclaimed and recognized in their field "Wide-ranging and extremely
well illustrated, this authoritative yet accessible book is a must
for anyone interested in the Antarctic." - Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
"Richly illustrated and expertly written, this book reveals our
least known continent in all its power and glory." - Michael Palin.
The Antarctic is the last continent: the last to be discovered, the
last great wilderness and the last to be mapped - making it
arguably the least known place on Earth. The continent's
contemporary significance lies in its importance as a sensitive
part of the global environmental system, influencing sea levels and
ocean-current circulation in a warming world - but the history of
the continent, be that geologic, or in relation to human ecology,
is just as vast and fascinating. The Continent of Antarctica is a
richly illustrated account of the Antarctic continent, covering the
physical environment, biology and history, as well as examining the
future and environmental implications for the rest of the planet.
The book draws on the authors' own experiences during many seasons
of fieldwork on the continent and surrounding oceans. They use
photographs and images from their own extensive and continent-wide
collections and from the world-renowned archives of the Scott Polar
Research Institute. Almost entirely wild and unspoiled this cold
and remote land is clearly an inspiration to these authors and all
who have visited it. The Antarctic continent is crucial for
understanding and monitoring climate change and in this
comprehensive tome one can see a considered and learned argument
for preserving the world's last true wilderness.
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