Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the southern oceans

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Encyclopedia of Antarctica and the southern oceans

edited by B. Stonehouse

John Wiley & Sons, c2002

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [340]-344) and index

2 folded color maps inserted

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An up-to-date and authoritative one-volume reference offeringcomprehensive coverage of the biology, climatology, oceanography,geology, history and current legal, political and human aspects ofthe Antarctic continent and the surrounding ocean andislands. * Edited by Dr Bernard Stonehouse - a research scientist, writerand editor with wide-ranging field experience of Antarctica and thesouthern oceans * Entries from 25 eminent contributors, writing under the directionof six advisory editors, ensures an up-to-date and authoritativepresentation * Comprehensive geographical coverage, including lands, coasts,major mountain ranges and individual features, all withco-ordinates and brief descriptions, and many in-text maps * Includes study guides, offering 2-3000 words on key topics, whichenable the user to follow themes of interest systematically andthematically, with key words linking to the A-Z entries within theEncyclopedia * Features an eight page, fold-out coloured map section of thecontinent showing major geographical features * Offers wide cross-disciplinary coverage of Antarctic and southernoceans from politics and sovereignty to marine zoology * Written in a simple, straightforward style Provides essential reading for all researchers and academicsworking in climatology, oceanography, geology and biology, as wellas Polar researchers

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List of Advisory Editors. List of Contributors. Introduction. A Z Entries. Appendix A: Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Faunaand Flora. Appendix B: Convention for the Conservation of AntarcticSeals. Appendix C: Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic MarineLiving Resources. Appendix D: Protocol on Environmental Protection to the AntarcticTreaty. Appendix E: Text of the Antarctic Treaty. Further reading. Study Guide: Climate and Life. Study Guide: Exploration. Study Guide: Geography. Study Guide: Geology and Glaciology. Study Guide: Information Sources. Study Guide: National Interests in Antarctica. Study Guide: Protected Areas under the Antarctic Treaty. Study Guide: Southern Oceans and Islands. A Z Listing of Encyclopedia Entries.

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