The Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica - Hardcover

Berkman, Paul Arthur

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 012091560X ISBN 13: 9780120915606

Publisher: Academic Press, 2001

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

Paul Arthur Berkman works at Ohio State University in the Byrd Polar Research Center, Columbus, USA

From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 012091560X
• ISBN 13: 9780120915606
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 252