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The Antarctic: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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The Antarctic: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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List price R274
Loot Price R222
Discovery Miles 2 220
You Save R52 (19%)
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The Antarctic is one the most hostile natural environments in the
world. It is an extraordinary physical space, which changes
significantly in shape and size with the passing of the seasons.
Politically, it is unique as it contains one of the few areas of
continental space not claimed by any nation-state. Scientifically,
the continental ice sheet has provided us with vital evidence about
the Earth's past climate. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus
Dodds provides a modern account of Antarctica, highlighting the
main issues facing the continent today. Looking at how the
Antarctic has been explored and represented in the last hundred
years, Dodds considers the main exploratory and scientific
achievements of the region. He explains how processes such as
globalization mean that the Antarctic is increasingly involved in a
wider circuit of ideas, goods, people, trade, and governance - all
of which have an impact on the future of the region. ABOUT THE
SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University
Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new
subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis,
perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and
challenging topics highly readable.
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