Isbn: 9780521262330 - antarctic science (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This beautifully illustrated book reviews the development of science in Antarctica from its early beginnings, in the age of Captain Cook, to the present complexity of the 1980s when research teams from many nations work side by side. Three major areas, biological science, the earth sciences and atmospheric science are examined individually, highlighting the principal achievements of the past 25 years, and providing an up-to-date account of our present understanding of this frozen continent. Concern over the future of the Antarctic Treaty and the probable main directions of future research, provide an indication of the importance of Antarctica to all scientific disciplines. This unique natural laboratory for science is now being investigated by eighteen countries. International interest in Antarctica grows apace and, whatever its future use by mankind, its sensible management will require a good, scientific basis. …

Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Likely signed by author. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1500grams, ISBN:052126233X.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Good condition hard cover, with good condition jacket, some wear to jacket, previous owner details to title page, otherwise in a good readable condition.

First Edition. 1987 1st edition in smart, tight binding with numerous colour and B&W illustrations; dust jacket a little discoloured; scattered foxing to top and main fore-edges; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.…

Zustand: Very Good. 1st ediiton. Cloth, dj, F/VG+. viii+280pp, illustrated in colour & b/w throughout, index, closed tear to dustjacket, otherwise a fine copy. The book covers the following topics - Geography, Politics & Science - Life in a Cold Environment - Antarctic Ice & Rocks - The Antarctic Atmosphere - Cooperation or Confrontation? 1550 grams.…