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Science into Policy
Global Lessons from Antarctica
1st Edition - October 10, 2001
Author: Paul Arthur Berkman
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780120915606
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eBook ISBN:9780080516684
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Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica reveals a unique model for integrating Earth system science with environmental and resource policies to balance economic, governmental, and societal interests. Since the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958, scientific investigation has fostered international cooperation and the rational use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only. Beyond merely presenting information, this book integrates content and concepts in a manner that will appeal to individuals with interests in the natural and the social sciences.
Integrated chapters convey the natural and the human dimensions of Antarctica
Time and space concepts are introduced from diverse perspectives to facilitate insights into ecosystem and environmental variability
Included CD-ROM provides searchable access to a comprehensive database of Antarctic Treaty documents
The author has been leading international expeditions to "the ice" for the past three decades
Undergraduate textbook for courses in environmental sciences; suppemental reference to undergraduate courses in international policy, natural resources management.
Earth System Science: Sense of Wonder Global Dimensions. Conceptual Integration. Progress of All Mankind: International Policy. Terra Australis Incognita. Awakening Science. International Stewardship. Our Dynamic Planet: Interdisciplinary Science. Spreading Planet. Flowing Planet. Breathing Planet. Living Planet. Sustainable Resource Use: Resource Economics. Ecosystem Conservation. Environmental Protection. Our Global Commons: Precedent for Humanity. The Science Keystone. Cited References. Recommended Resources.
No. of pages: 252
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: October 10, 2001
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780120915606
eBook ISBN: 9780080516684
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Paul Arthur Berkman
Paul Arthur Berkman works at Ohio State University in the Byrd Polar Research Center, Columbus, USA
Affiliations and expertise
Ohio State University, Byrd Polar Research Center, Columbus, USA