[PDF.76be] A History of Antarctic Science (Studies in Polar Research)

A History of Antarctic Science (Studies in Polar Research)

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 | #6268724 in Books |  1992-10-30 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  9.72 x1.22 x6.85l,2.50 | File type: PDF | 505 pages

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||3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.| An Outstanding Work in the History of Science|By Roger D. Launius|In terms of exploring Antarctic science, G. E. Fogg's "A History of Antarctic Science" has long been viewed as the recognized starting point. His central thesis is that Antarctic science is just as important as the glamorous exploration and adventure of the continent that has dominated writing about Antarctica. F| |'Among the achievements of Antarctic science are the discovery of the ozone hole and the invention of the string vest. This wonderful book deals with both along with most of the other fruits of scientific endeavour.' New Scientist

'The book's great

This book is the first to describe the development of scientific activity in the Antarctic (as distinct from exploration) in all its aspects. Coverage spans three centuries, starting with Halley who laid the foundations of geophysics which was to be the principal driving force behind Antarctic science for most of its history. Although early researchers built up a picture of the main features of the Antarctic environment, the idea of science specific to the continent emer...

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