The Arctic and Antarctic are two of the greatest deserts on earth, the least known and most vital to our survival, but polar opposites in more than geography. The High Arctic is a sea surrounded by land, Antarctica a mountainous continent surrounded by ocean. The Arctic sustains a large indigenous population; nobody but scientists with long supply lines can survive in Antarctica. Politically, the Arctic rim is controlled by the nations that surround it; Antarctica is neutral demilitarized territory supervised by an ...
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The Arctic and Antarctic are two of the greatest deserts on earth, the least known and most vital to our survival, but polar opposites in more than geography. The High Arctic is a sea surrounded by land, Antarctica a mountainous continent surrounded by ocean. The Arctic sustains a large indigenous population; nobody but scientists with long supply lines can survive in Antarctica. Politically, the Arctic rim is controlled by the nations that surround it; Antarctica is neutral demilitarized territory supervised by an international treaty. Between them, the polar regions act as the world's refrigerator, helping to drive the world's weather systems. Both contain clues to the origins and potential fate of the planet, and each contains riches for the meteorologist and geologist, the biologist and paleontologist - while offering temptations to the military strategist and the minor speculator who have already been at work in the north. Writer and broadcaster Daniel Snowman has made a number of journeys to both polar regions. His visits around the circumpolar North have included journeys in the high Arctic by dog-sled, skidoo and dinghy as well as trips through the heart of the heavily militarized north Russia coastline and to the oil-rich North Slope of Alaska. He has also made voyages down to both East and West Antarctica and met those at the forefront of the debate about such issues as ozone depletion and global warming. His book aims to combine science with social, economic and political analysis. It is tries to reveal something of the excitement of life at the ends of the earth - with concern for the issues that humanity may have to address.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of Pole Positions: Polar Regions and the Future of the to cart. $16.56, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Teach Yourself Books.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Notes. Pen or pencil notes in some parts of book, however this does not interfere with your use or reading.
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As New in As New jacket. 192 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout. The Polar Regions And The Future Of The Planet.
