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Author : Beau Riffenburgh
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 1274 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415970242
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Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : OCLC:648206145
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:873805085
Author : B. Stonehouse
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015055918240
Antarctica is a major geographical region of our world and an important part of the global ecosystem. Including a continent larger than Australia and an ocean broader than the Atlantic, it makes up one-eighth of the World's surface. Knowledge gained by early explorers and more recently by scientists is proving increasingly important in world affairs. No longer remote at the southern end of the Earth, Antarctica and the southern oceans have become centres of general, historic, scientific and political interest. The Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans contains over 1300 articles, compiled by a team of 26 international researchers, who have worked in the area. Topics covered include: History of discovery and exploration Geology, Glaciology and Climate Structure and ice cover of the Southern Ocean Biology of the ocean and continent Impacts of man, including conservation and political issues Islands of the southern oceans Articles are listed alphabetically and written in non-technical language. Many recommend further reading. Study guides help readers to follow learning paths through the Encyclopedia. This book is an up-to-date and authoritative reference on Antarctica and the southern oceans, essential for public libraries and reference sections of academic institutions, government departments and research centres. It is also of general use to any reader with an interest in Antarctica.
Author : Andrew J. Hund
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 867 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216048329
This one-stop reference is a perfect resource for anyone interested in the North and South Poles, whether their interest relates to history, wildlife, or the geography of these regions in the news today. Global warming, a hot topic among scholars of geography and science, has led to increased interest in studying the earth's polar ice caps, which seem to be melting at an alarming rate. This accessible, two-volume encyclopedia lays a foundation for understanding global warming and other issues related to the North and South Poles. Approximately 350 alphabetically arranged, user-friendly entries treat key terms and topics, important expeditions, major figures, territorial disputes, and much more. Readers will find information on the explorations of Cook, Scott, Amundsen, and Peary; articles on humpback whales, penguins, and polar bears; and explanations of natural phenomena like the Aurora Australis and the polar night. Expedition tourism is covered, as is climate change. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students studying geography, social studies, history, and earth science, the encyclopedia will provide a better understanding of these remote and unfamiliar lands and their place in today's world.
Author : Mary Trewby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Reference
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026157680
An alphabetical encyclopedia of Antarctica, including entires on history, weather, geology, wildlife, scientific research and tourism.
Author : Mary Trewby
Publisher : Spotlight Poets
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antarctica
ISBN : 1869534530
Photographs and alphabetically-arranged entries cover climate, geology, natural history, exploration, science, tourism and conservation.
Author : John Stewart
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015019610297
An encyclopedic guide to Antarctic matters including geographical features, expeditions, people, scientific subjects, and general interest items, for laymen and specialists. Includes a chronology of exploration, list of expeditions and annotated bibliography.
Author : Gerald R. North,John A. Pyle,Fuqing Zhang
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 2874 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123822260
Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Sciences, Second Edition, Six Volume Set is an authoritative resource covering all aspects of atmospheric sciences, including both theory and applications. With more than 320 articles and 1,600 figures and photographs, this revised version of the award-winning first edition offers comprehensive coverage of this important field. The six volumes in this set contain broad-ranging articles on topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction. The Encyclopedia is an ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences. It is written at a level that allows undergraduate students to understand the material, while providing active researchers with the latest information in the field. Covers all aspects of atmospheric sciences—including both theory and applications Presents more than 320 articles and more than 1,600 figures and photographs Broad-ranging articles include topics such as atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, boundary layers, clouds, general circulation, global change, mesoscale meteorology, ozone, radar, satellite remote sensing, and weather prediction An ideal resource for academia, government, and industry in the fields of atmospheric, ocean, and environmental sciences
Author : David McGonigal,Lynn Woodworth
Publisher : Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015055923331
The polar opposites of the landmass of the Antarctic and the frozen sea of the Arctic are compared and contrasted.
Author : John Stewart
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Antarctic regions
ISBN : UOM:39015019610289
An encyclopedic guide to Antarctic matters including geographical features, expeditions, people, scientific subjects, and general interest items, for laymen and specialists. Includes a chronology of exploration, list of expeditions and annotated bibliography.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931833509
Author : Klaus Dodds
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191633515
The Antarctic is one the most hostile natural environments in the world. It is an extraordinary physical space, which changes significantly in shape and size with the passing of the seasons. Politically, it is unique as it contains one of the few areas of continental space not claimed by any nation-state. Scientifically, the continental ice sheet has provided us with vital evidence about the Earth's past climate. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds provides a modern account of Antarctica, highlighting the main issues facing the continent today. Looking at how the Antarctic has been explored and represented in the last hundred years, Dodds considers the main exploratory and scientific achievements of the region. He explains how processes such as globalization mean that the Antarctic is increasingly involved in a wider circuit of ideas, goods, people, trade, and governance - all of which have an impact on the future of the region. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Dorrik A. V. Stow
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Marine biology
ISBN : 0198606877
This major new volume is an indispensable resource, and an endlessly fascination work of reference. Clearly structured in two parts, dealing with the physical nature of oceans and the evolution and distribution of marine life, it covers all the major fields of oceanographic research. Itsaccessible treatment offers a wealth of up-to-date information on topics ranging from oceanic ridge formation and hydrothermal vents, to the rhythm and patterns of tides, currents, and weather systems, to the astonishing diversity and complex interactions of marine communities.The impact of humankind on the oceans is also discussed: with increasing demand for resources, the world's oceans are set to become the 'final frontier' for intensive scientific research. However, the seas are not inexhaustible, nor are they infinitely resilient; disasters such as Exxon Valdez havebrought home the enormous costs of marine pollution. The Encyclopedia of the Oceans considers the options and looks at the sustainable use of resources and conservation of marine life. The stunning photographs - many of them illustrating exciting new underwater research projects, brilliant explanatory artworks and maps, together with the clear, authoritative text combine to make this an invaluable work of reference on a unique, vital, but little understood component of ourplanet.
Author : Vivien Gornitz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1062 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402045516
One of Springer’s Major Reference Works, this book gives the reader a truly global perspective. It is the first major reference work in its field. Paleoclimate topics covered in the encyclopedia give the reader the capability to place the observations of recent global warming in the context of longer-term natural climate fluctuations. Significant elements of the encyclopedia include recent developments in paleoclimate modeling, paleo-ocean circulation, as well as the influence of geological processes and biological feedbacks on global climate change. The encyclopedia gives the reader an entry point into the literature on these and many other groundbreaking topics.