| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 281 pages) : chiefly color illustrations, color maps |
| Contents |
1. The Arctic -- Importance and physical structure<br>2. Polar Lights and Midnight Sun<br>3. Arctic Explorations<br>4. Living Resources<br>5. Non-living Resources<br>6. The Arctic: Ocean of the Future<br>7. The societal living style of Natives<br>8. Arctic Governance and International Arctic Research Initiatives<br>9. Indian Arctic Exploration Programme<br>10. Climatic Change and Arctic<br>11. Environmental Risk from Exploitation of the Arctic<br>12. Space Weather<br>13. Militarization in the Arctic |
| Summary |
The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability provides a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the Arctic region. Through thorough research, first-hand accounts and case studies, the book details international arctic research initiatives and native environments, including flora and fauna. Sections explore the impact of climate change, the effect of the Arctic on climate change, the environmental issues facing the region and how it is adapting. It is also a must-read source of information for polar scientists, applicable PhD students, early researchers, environmental scholars, and anyone searching for information on any aspect of the Arctic region |
| Subject |
Climatic changes -- Arctic regions
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Biodiversity -- Climatic factors -- Arctic regions
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Biodiversity -- Climatic factors
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Climatic changes
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Climatology
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Ecology
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| SUBJECT |
Arctic regions -- Climate
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Arctic regions -- Environmental conditions
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| Subject |
Arctic Regions
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Khare, Rajni, author
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| ISBN |
9780128237366 |
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0128237368 |
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