Science into policy : global lessons from Antarctica / Paul Arthur Berkman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Berkman, Paul Arthur.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antarctica.

Antarctica--Research--International cooperation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 p.)

Place of Publication:

San Diego, CA : Academic Press, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica reveals a unique model for integrating Earth system science with environmental and resource policies to balance economic, governmental, and societal interests. Since the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958, scientific investigation has fostered international cooperation and the rational use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only. Beyond merely presenting information, this book integrates content and concepts in a manner that will appeal to individuals with interests in the natural and the social sciences.Integr

Contents:

Front Cover; Science into Policy Global Lessons from Antarctica; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Prologue: The Beauty of Antarctica; Part I: Earth System Science: Sense of Wonder; Chapter 1. Global Dimensions; Top to Bottom; Water and Life; Across Time; Chapter 2. Conceptual Integration; Symbols and Systems; Gradients and Hierarchies; Decision-Making; Part II: Progress of All Mankind: International Policy; Chapter 3. Terra Australis Incognita; Exploring the Unknown; Talisman of Priority; Claiming Territory; Chapter 4. Awakening Science; Discovery

Science beyond NationsInternational Geophysical Year; Chapter 5. International Stewardship; Antarctic Treaty System; Diverse Stakeholders; International Cooperation; Part III: Our Dynamic Planet: Interdisciplinary Science; Chapter 6. Spreading Planet; Geologic Time; Continental Separation; Antarctic Glaciation; Chapter 7. Flowing Planet; Fluctuating Ice Sheets; Sea-Level Seesaw; Oceanic Conveyor; Chapter 8. Breathing Planet; Circumpolar Cyclone; Water in, Water out; Greenhouse Respiration; Chapter 9. Living Planet; Biocomplexity; Limiting Factors; Pyramid of Life

Part IV: Sustainable Resource Use: Resource EconomicsChapter 10. Ecosystem Conservation; Harvesting History; Interacting Ecosystems; Sustainability; Chapter 11. Environmental Protection; Multiple-Use Resources; Impact Assessment; Accommodating Values; Part V: Our Global Commons: Precedent for Humanity; Chapter 12. The Science Keystone; Inspiring Perspective; Emerging Common Interests; ""Peaceful Purposes Only''; Cited references; Recommended resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-226).

ISBN:

1-281-02078-8

9786611020781

0-08-051668-8

OCLC:

437182423