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A History of the Arctic: Nature, Exploration and Exploitation

John McCannon

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Description:Bitter cold and constant snow. Polar bears, seals, and killer whales. Victor Frankenstein chasing his monstrous creation across icy terrain in a dogsled. The arctic calls to mind a myriad different images. Consisting of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, the United States, Russia, Greenland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, the arctic possesses a unique ecosystemOCotemperatures average negative 29 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and rarely rise above freezing in summerOCoand the indigenous peoples and cultures that live in the region have had to adapt to the harsh weather conditions. As global temperatures rise, the arctic is facing an environmental crisis, with melting glaciers causing grave concern around the world. But for all the renown of this frozen region, the arctic remains far from perfectly understood.aIn "A History of the Arctic," award-winning polar historian John McCannon provides an engaging overview of the region that spans from the Stone Age to the present. McCannon discusses polar exploration and science, nation-building, diplomacy, environmental issues, and climate change, and the role indigenous populations have played in the arcticOCOs story. Chronicling the history of each arctic nation, he details the many failed searches for a Northwest Passage and the territorial claims that hamper use of these waterways. He also explores the resources found in the arcticOCooil, natural gas, minerals, fresh water, and fishOCoand describes the importance they hold as these resources are depleted elsewhere, as well as the challenges we face in extracting them.aA timely assessment of current diplomatic and environmental realities, as well as the dire risks the region now faces, "A History of the Arctic" is a thoroughly engrossing book on the pastOCoand futureOCoof the top of the world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of the Arctic: Nature, Exploration and Exploitation. To get started finding A History of the Arctic: Nature, Exploration and Exploitation, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 352

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: 2014

ISBN: 1780230761

Description: Bitter cold and constant snow. Polar bears, seals, and killer whales. Victor Frankenstein chasing his monstrous creation across icy terrain in a dogsled. The arctic calls to mind a myriad different images. Consisting of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, the United States, Russia, Greenland, Finland, Norway and Sweden, the arctic possesses a unique ecosystemOCotemperatures average negative 29 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and rarely rise above freezing in summerOCoand the indigenous peoples and cultures that live in the region have had to adapt to the harsh weather conditions. As global temperatures rise, the arctic is facing an environmental crisis, with melting glaciers causing grave concern around the world. But for all the renown of this frozen region, the arctic remains far from perfectly understood.aIn "A History of the Arctic," award-winning polar historian John McCannon provides an engaging overview of the region that spans from the Stone Age to the present. McCannon discusses polar exploration and science, nation-building, diplomacy, environmental issues, and climate change, and the role indigenous populations have played in the arcticOCOs story. Chronicling the history of each arctic nation, he details the many failed searches for a Northwest Passage and the territorial claims that hamper use of these waterways. He also explores the resources found in the arcticOCooil, natural gas, minerals, fresh water, and fishOCoand describes the importance they hold as these resources are depleted elsewhere, as well as the challenges we face in extracting them.aA timely assessment of current diplomatic and environmental realities, as well as the dire risks the region now faces, "A History of the Arctic" is a thoroughly engrossing book on the pastOCoand futureOCoof the top of the world.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with A History of the Arctic: Nature, Exploration and Exploitation. To get started finding A History of the Arctic: Nature, Exploration and Exploitation, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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