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Exploring the Last Continent

An Introduction to Antarctica

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  • © 2015

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Editors:
  1. Daniela Liggett

    1. Gateway Antarctica University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

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  2. Bryan Storey

    1. Gateway Antarctica University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

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  3. Yvonne Cook

    1. School of Earth & Environmental Science James Cook University, Townsville, Australia

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  4. Veronika Meduna

    1. Radio NZ House, Wellington, New Zealand

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  • Offers background reading to those keen to learn more about the Antarctic continent Multi-disciplinarity

  • Take a systematic approach to providing insights into Antarctic ecosystems and the geophysical environment

  • The editors and contributors are experts on Antarctica, whose work spans a wide range of relevant disciplines

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Exploring the Last Continent

    • Daniela Liggett, Bryan Storey, Yvonne Cook
    Pages 1-6

  3. Physical Sciences

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
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    2. A Continent Under Ice

      • Yvonne Cook, Bryan Storey
      Pages 9-27

    3. A Long Journey South

      • Bryan Storey, Yvonne Cook
      Pages 29-49

    4. Looking Back to the Future

      • Cliff Atkins
      Pages 51-65

    5. An Ice-Bound Continent

      • Kate E. Sinclair
      Pages 67-89

    6. Weather and Climate

      • Ian Owens, Peyman Zawar-Reza
      Pages 91-114

    7. The Southern Ocean

      • Michael J. M. Williams
      Pages 115-127

    8. From Ice to Space

      • Rhian A. Salmon, Anna E. Jones
      Pages 129-153

  4. Life Sciences

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
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    2. Remote Ocean Outposts

      • Peter W. Carey
      Pages 157-173

    3. Life on Land

      • Paul A. Broady
      Pages 175-200

    4. Life on Land

      • Paul A. Broady
      Pages 201-228

    5. Life Beyond the Ice

      • José C. Xavier, Lloyd S. Peck
      Pages 229-252

    6. Antarctic Megafauna

      • Regina Eisert
      Pages 253-290

    7. Surviving in the Cold

      • Crystal Lenky, Bill Davison
      Pages 291-303

  5. Social Sciences and Humanities

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 305-305
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    2. Polar Expeditions

      • Ursula Rack
      Pages 307-325

    3. A Continent for Peace and Science

      • Neil Gilbert
      Pages 327-359
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This multi-disciplinary book will cater to students and those who want to have a more critical look behind the scenes of Antarctic science. This book will take a systems approach to providing insights into Antarctic ecosystems and the geophysical environment. Further, the book will link these insights to a discussion of current issues, such as climate change, bio prospecting, environmental management and Antarctic politics. It will be written and edited by experienced Antarctic researchers and scientists from a wide range of disciplines. Academic references will be included for those who wish to delve deeper into the topics discussed in the book.

Reviews

“The book is well-organized with frequent subheadings enabling readers to dive in and find information on a particular topic of interest. … This volume will be a useful resource to anyone involved in Antarctic science, environmental regulation, or politics, enabling them to find information about areas beyond their own speciality. At the same time, it covers a wide range of topics presented in a way that is accessible to interested general readers.” (Robert Larter, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 93 (1), March, 2018)

“This book provides an introduction to the exploration of Antarctica … . The volume includes a short introduction followed by four sections of articles arranged thematically. … Broad and thoughtful in its approach, this work is a valuable addition to the expanding canon of analyses of the history and future of Antarctica. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; general readers.” (H. Doss, Choice, Vol. 53 (9), May, 2016)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Gateway Antarctica University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

    Daniela Liggett, Bryan Storey

  • School of Earth & Environmental Science James Cook University, Townsville, Australia

    Yvonne Cook

  • Radio NZ House, Wellington, New Zealand

    Veronika Meduna

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