Antarctic Environments and Resources: A Geographical Perspective

by John Gordon, James Hansom, James D. Hansom, et al.

Antarctica is no longer a 'pole apart'. From a scientific perspective, the Antarctic ice sheet, ocean and climate systems are intimately linked with the global climate and are now seen to be of international significance for understanding climate change. From an economic perspective, the Antarctic is perceived to have great potential as a source of marine resources although the extent of speculated mineral and hydrocarbon resources is unknown...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582081270
• ISBN13: 9780582081277
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.7"