DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION -- THE COMMONWEALTH OF SCIENCE -- GUESSING AT RESOURCES -- TERRITORIAL CLAIMS -- THE ANTARCTIC TREATY -- OUTSIDE INTERESTS -- IN ANTICIPATION OF RICHES -- A COMMONS IN TRUST
Summary
Examines the expectations from the exploitation of krill and mineral resources of Antarctica and how they will affect review of the Antarctic Treaty by the fourteen member nations. Also examines the chances for this region to be preserved for peaceful use alone, as a common heritage of mankind
Notes
"A Twentieth Century Fund report."
"Appendices" (p. 219-242): A. The Antarctic Treaty -- B. The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources