Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica

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Elsevier, Nov 17, 2001 - Political Science - 252 pages
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

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Contents

Earth System Science Sense of Wonder
1
Progress of All Mankind International Policy
29
Our Dynamic Planet Interdisciplinary Science
77
Sustainable Resource Use Resource Economics
151
Our Global Commons Precedent for Humanity
207
Cited references
223
Recommended resources
227
Index
237
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Paul Arthur Berkman works at Ohio State University in the Byrd Polar Research Center, Columbus, USA