1 option
The Arctic : a very short introduction / Klaus Dodds and Jamie Woodward.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dodds, Klaus, author.
- Woodward, Jamie C., author.
- Series:
- Very short introductions ; 687.
- Very short introductions ; 687
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Arctic regions.
- Arctic regions--Environmental conditions.
- Ecology.
- Genre:
- Informational works.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2021.
- Summary:
- The Arctic is a complex space. This book considers the competing elements surrounding the region, from geopolitical claims on its rich resources to environmental concerns over the effects of climate change and shrinking sea ice. It examines the impact of ongoing cultural, physical, and economic changes, and considers the future of the Arctic.
- Contents:
- The Arctic world
- The physical environment
- Arctic ecosystems
- Peoples of the Arctic
- Exploration and exploitation
- Arctic governance
- The Arctic carbon vault
- Arctic futures.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-255137-X
- 0-19-255138-8
- 0-19-185988-5
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.