Globalizing Polar Science: Reconsidering the International Polar and Geophysical Years

Book Overview

The International Polar Years (IPY) and the International Geophysical Year (IGY) represented a remarkable international collaborative scientific effort that was focused on, but not limited to, understanding the poles. These efforts demonstrated the consistency of scientific goals and methods across political boundaries. At the same time, they increased both knowledge and international tensions. This collection of essays explores the various scientific...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230105335
• ISBN13: 9780230105331
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"