Isbn: 9780243076918 - Proceedings of the Second Glacier Bay Science Symposium: September 19-22, 1988, Glacier Bay Lodge, Alaska (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author dissects the relationship between science and resource management in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, delving into the ethical considerations of research. Since its establishment in 1925 with a mandate for scientific inquiry, Glacier Bay has been at the heart of numerous scientific studies that have shaped our understanding of glacial behavior and its impact on the local ecosystem. The author examines the delicate balance between scientific research and the preservation of park resources, exploring the impact of human presence on the delicate ecosystem. Thought-provoking and insightful, the book unveils the complexities of managing a biosphere reserve, where scientific discovery coexists with the protection of nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…