Antarctica

Antarctica

Author: David Day

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 625

ISBN-13: 0199861455

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Explains the history of Antarctica, focusing on the explorers and sailors drawn to the continent, the scientific investigations that have taken place there, and the geopolitical implications of the landmass.


Frozen Empires

Frozen Empires

Author: Adrian Howkins

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0190249145

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Frozen Empires is a study of the ways in which imperial powers (American, European, and South American) have used and continue to use the environment and the value of scientific research to support their political claims in the Antarctic Peninsula region. In making a case for imperial continuity, this book offers a new perspective on Antarctic history and on global environmental politics more broadly.


Americans in Antarctica, 1775-1948

Americans in Antarctica, 1775-1948

Author: Kenneth John Bertrand

Publisher:

Published: 1971

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13:

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History of exploration; discusses about 20 American Antarctic expeditions, and also provides information on American Antarctic sealers.