Bibliograph

A history of Antarctica, Stephen Martin

Type

Label

A history of Antarctica, Stephen Martin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of Antarctica

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

816132613

Responsibility statement

Stephen Martin

Summary

Martin, writer and historian, provides an illustrated history of Antarctica from its prehistory and geography to its early modern and contemporary presence in literature, politics, and science, and elucidates the varied experiences of humanity with the continent. Antarctica experience takes on a deeply personal, spiritual tone: icecaps become metaphors, birds such as snow petrels become symbols of hope and contact, the trip becomes a metaphysical journey and profound experiences emerge in the stories and narratives. Both broad and detailed, the work provides a useful lens through which to view the development of contemporary science, politics and environmental action in the context of this important region

Table Of Contents

In a beautiful frozen world -- Early images and contacts -- Exploitation and exploration: 1775-1893 -- The first continental exporations: 1898-1918 -- Claimed, exploited and occupied: 1920-1945 -- The evolution of the Antarctic Treaty: 1940-1960 -- From Antarctic Treaty to Madrid Protocol: 1960-1990 -- After the Madrid Protocol: 1991 -- Free of all loneliness

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