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.
Users will find a great resource that brings together all aspects of Arctic research into one concise book.
1. The Arctic - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright Page - p. iv 5. Table of Content - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Foreword - p. xv 8. Preface - p. xvii 9. Acknowledgments - p. xxi 10. Abbreviations - p. xxiii 11. Chapter 1 Arctic—importance and physical structure - p. 1 12. Chapter 2 Polar lights and midnight sun - p. 21 13. Chapter 3 Geospace and space weather from the poles - p. 31 14. Chapter 4 Arctic explorations - p. 41 15. Chapter 5 The society and the living style of its natives - p. 69 16. Chapter 6 Flora of the Arctic - p. 81 17. Chapter 7 Fauna of the Arctic - p. 91 18. Chapter 8 Nonliving natural resources - p. 113 19. Chapter 9 Arctic Ocean circulation - p. 127 20. Chapter 10 The Arctic - p. 139 21. Chapter 11 Arctic governance - p. 151 22. Chapter 12 International research initiatives of Arctic - p. 167 23. Chapter 13 Indian Arctic science program - p. 189 24. Chapter 14 Climatic change over Arctic - p. 219 25. Chapter 15 Environmental risk from exploitation of the Arctic - p. 255 26. Chapter 16 Militarization of the Arctic - p. 265 27. Index - p. 275
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.
Users will find a great resource that brings together all aspects of Arctic research into one concise book.
1. The Arctic - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title Page - p. iii 4. Copyright Page - p. iv 5. Table of Content - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Foreword - p. xv 8. Preface - p. xvii 9. Acknowledgments - p. xxi 10. Abbreviations - p. xxiii 11. Chapter 1 Arctic—importance and physical structure - p. 1 12. Chapter 2 Polar lights and midnight sun - p. 21 13. Chapter 3 Geospace and space weather from the poles - p. 31 14. Chapter 4 Arctic explorations - p. 41 15. Chapter 5 The society and the living style of its natives - p. 69 16. Chapter 6 Flora of the Arctic - p. 81 17. Chapter 7 Fauna of the Arctic - p. 91 18. Chapter 8 Nonliving natural resources - p. 113 19. Chapter 9 Arctic Ocean circulation - p. 127 20. Chapter 10 The Arctic - p. 139 21. Chapter 11 Arctic governance - p. 151 22. Chapter 12 International research initiatives of Arctic - p. 167 23. Chapter 13 Indian Arctic science program - p. 189 24. Chapter 14 Climatic change over Arctic - p. 219 25. Chapter 15 Environmental risk from exploitation of the Arctic - p. 255 26. Chapter 16 Militarization of the Arctic - p. 265 27. Index - p. 275
