Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica
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Table of contents
- Title Pageiii
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsvii
- Forewordxi
- Prefacexiii
- Acknowledgmentsxxi
- Prologue: The Beauty of Antarcticaxxiii
- Part I: Earth System Science: Sense of Wonder1
- Chapter 1. Global Dimensions5
- Top to Bottom5
- Water and Life10
- Across Time12
- Chapter 2. Conceptual Integration17
- Symbols and Systems17
- Gradients and Hierarchies20
- Decision-Making22
- Part II: Progress of All Mankind: International Policy29
- Chapter 3. Terra Australis Incognita33
- Exploring the Unknown33
- Talisman of Priority34
- Claiming Territory43
- Chapter 4. Awakening Science47
- Discovery47
- Science beyond Nations49
- International Geophysical Year53
- Chapter 5. International Stewardship59
- Antarctic Treaty System59
- Diverse Stakeholders67
- International Cooperation74
- Part III: Our Dynamic Planet: Interdisciplinary Science77
- Chapter 6. Spreading Planet81
- Geologic Time81
- Continental Separation83
- Antarctic Glaciation89
- Chapter 7. Flowing Planet95
- Fluctuating Ice Sheets95
- Sea-Level Seesaw102
- Oceanic Conveyor105
- Chapter 8. Breathing Planet113
- Circumpolar Cyclone113
- Water in, Water out118
- Greenhouse Respiration121
- Chapter 9. Living Planet130
- Biocomplexity130
- Limiting Factors137
- Pyramid of Life143
- Part IV: Sustainable Resource Use: Resource Economics151
- Chapter 10. Ecosystem Conservation157
- Harvesting History157
- Interacting Ecosystems169
- Sustainability172
- Chapter 11. Environmental Protection183
- Multiple-Use Resources183
- Impact Assessment196
- Accommodating Values203
- Part V: Our Global Commons: Precedent for Humanity207
- Chapter 12. The Science Keystone211
- Inspiring Perspective211
- Emerging Common Interests213
- "Peaceful Purposes Only’’219
- Cited references223
- Recommended resources227
- Index237
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.
Integrated chapters convey the natural and the human dimensions of Antarctica.
Time and space concepts are introduced from diverse perspectives to facilitate insights into ecosystem and environmental variability.
Included CD-ROM provides searchable access to a comprehensive database of Antarctic Treaty documents.
The author has been leading international expeditions to "the ice" for the past three decades.
Integrated chapters convey the natural and the human dimensions of Antarctica.
Time and space concepts are introduced from diverse perspectives to facilitate insights into ecosystem and environmental variability.
Included CD-ROM provides searchable access to a comprehensive database of Antarctic Treaty documents.
The author has been leading international expeditions to "the ice" for the past three decades.