Download or read book Arctic Unfolding written by Nicholas Polunin and published by London ; New York : Hutchinson. This book was released on 1949 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narrative of botanical exploration by author, summer 1946. Includes appendices: Summarized log including hours flown, personnel, aircraft, and supply, by J.F. Drake, p.275-78; Aims and organization of the survey work, by Bernard J. Woodruff, p.279-83; Fixing the points, by Walter H. Stilwell, p.284-87; Weather forecasting and summary, by B.A.S. Shantz, p.288-89; The Arctic Institute of North America, compiled by M.J. Dunbar, p.290-93; The Canadian Government Eastern Arctic Patrol, by J.G. Wright, p.294-96; Exercise musk-ox, by J.T. Wilson, p.297-301; Crop-contents of some Ungava ptarmigan, by Nicholas Polunin, p.302-07; Instrunctions for collecting and preserving plant specimens in the arctic and subarctic, by Nicholas Polunin, p.308-12.
Download or read book Arctic unfolding written by Nicholas Vladimir Polunin and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Arctic Bibliography written by Arctic Institute of North America and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 1524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Spectral Arctic written by Shane McCorristine and published by UCL Press. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visitors to the Arctic enter places that have been traditionally imagined as otherworldly. This strangeness fascinated audiences in nineteenth-century Britain when the idea of the heroic explorer voyaging through unmapped zones reached its zenith. The Spectral Arctic re-thinks our understanding of Arctic exploration by paying attention to the importance of dreams and ghosts in the quest for the Northwest Passage. The narratives of Arctic exploration that we are all familiar with today are just the tip of the iceberg: they disguise a great mass of mysterious and dimly lit stories beneath the surface. In contrast to oft-told tales of heroism and disaster, this book reveals the hidden stories of dreaming and haunted explorers, of frozen mummies, of rescue balloons, visits to Inuit shamans, and of the entranced female clairvoyants who travelled to the Arctic in search of John Franklin’s lost expedition. Through new readings of archival documents, exploration narratives, and fictional texts, these spectral stories reflect the complex ways that men and women actually thought about the far North in the past. This revisionist historical account allows us to make sense of current cultural and political concerns in the Canadian Arctic about the location of Franklin’s ships.
Download or read book Arctic Unfolding written by Nicholas Polunin and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Alaskan Beaufort Sea written by Peter W. Barnes and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alaskan Beaufort Sea: Ecosystems and Environments provides an interdisciplinary view into almost all aspects of the environment, with a detailed survey of the background literature. This book focuses on the Alaskan Beaufort Shelf environment. Organized into four parts encompassing 20 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the characteristics and history of the region in which the research took place and defines the objectives of the studies program. This text then examines the subsynoptic meteorological networks along the Beaufort Sea coast and shelf. Other chapters consider the thermally generated mesoscale effects on surface winds and the orographic mesoscale effects on surface winds. This book discusses as well the phytoplankton associations and relative phytoplankton production in the area between the 20-m depth contour and the edge of the ice in summer. The final chapter deals with the characteristics of the ice cover and oil-ice interactions that will affect cleanup activities after blowout. This book is a valuable resource for scientists and conservationists.
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Download or read book The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin written by Francis Harper and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Harper's 'The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin' is a meticulously researched and beautifully written exploration of the behavior and habitat of the iconic species of caribou in the Keewatin region. Harper's detailed observations and scientific analysis provide a comprehensive understanding of these majestic creatures, making it a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both academic and general readers interested in the biodiversity of the Arctic wilderness. Harper's work not only contributes to the field of wildlife biology but also sheds light on the impacts of climate change and human activity on caribou populations. This book is a significant addition to the literature on Arctic ecology and conservation. Francis Harper, a renowned wildlife biologist with a deep passion for Arctic ecosystems, drew upon his extensive field experience and scientific expertise to produce 'The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin'. His commitment to studying and protecting the fragile balance of nature is evident in every page of this book. Harper's dedication to preserving the biodiversity of the Arctic makes this book a meaningful and timely contribution to the field of wildlife conservation. I highly recommend 'The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin' to anyone interested in the Arctic environment, wildlife biology, or conservation. Harper's insights and findings offer valuable perspectives on the challenges facing caribou populations and the urgent need for conservation efforts in the region. This book will undoubtedly enrich your understanding of the complex relationships between wildlife, humans, and the environment in the fragile Arctic ecosystem.
Download or read book Summary of Markus Rex and Sarah Pybus s The Greatest Polar Expedition of All Time written by Milkyway Media and published by Milkyway Media. This book was released on 2024-05-20 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the Summary of Markus Rex and Sarah Pybus's The Greatest Polar Expedition of All Time in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Greatest Polar Expedition of All Time" chronicles the ambitious MOSAiC expedition led by Markus Rex aboard the Polarstern, an icebreaker dedicated to polar research since 1982. The mission, inspired by Fridtjof Nansen's 1893 voyage, aimed to understand the Arctic's climate system by allowing the ship to be frozen in the ice and drift across the Arctic Ocean. The crew, including scientists and technicians, prepared for self-reliance due to the absence of external resupply...
Download or read book Responding to Oil Spills in the U S Arctic Marine Environment written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods and larger areas of open water due to climate change. Sparsely inhabited with a wide variety of ecosystems found nowhere else, this region is vulnerable to damage from human activities. As oil and gas, shipping, and tourism activities increase, the possibilities of an oil spill also increase. How can we best prepare to respond to such an event in this challenging environment? Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment reviews the current state of the science regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region north of the Bering Strait, with emphasis on the potential impacts in U.S. waters. This report describes the unique ecosystems and environment of the Arctic and makes recommendations to provide an effective response effort in these challenging conditions. According to Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment, a full range of proven oil spill response technologies is needed in order to minimize the impacts on people and sensitive ecosystems. This report identifies key oil spill research priorities, critical data and monitoring needs, mitigation strategies, and important operational and logistical issues. The Arctic acts as an integrating, regulating, and mediating component of the physical, atmospheric and cryospheric systems that govern life on Earth. Not only does the Arctic serve as regulator of many of the Earth's large-scale systems and processes, but it is also an area where choices made have substantial impact on life and choices everywhere on planet Earth. This report's recommendations will assist environmentalists, industry, state and local policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of this special region to preserve and protect it from damaging oil spills.
Download or read book Future Arctic written by Edward Struzik and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one hundred years, or even fifty, the Arctic will look dramatically different than it does today. As polar ice retreats and animals and plants migrate northward, the arctic landscape is morphing into something new and very different from what it once was. While these changes may seem remote, they will have a profound impact on a host of global issues, from international politics to animal migrations. In Future Arctic, journalist and explorer Edward Struzik offers a clear-eyed look at the rapidly shifting dynamics in the Arctic region, a harbinger of changes that will reverberate throughout our entire world. Future Arctic reveals the inside story of how politics and climate change are altering the polar world in a way that will have profound effects on economics, culture, and the environment as we know it. Struzik takes readers up mountains and cliffs, and along for the ride on snowmobiles and helicopters, sailboats and icebreakers. His travel companions, from wildlife scientists to military strategists to indigenous peoples, share diverse insights into the science, culture and geopolitical tensions of this captivating place. With their help, Struzik begins piecing together an environmental puzzle: How might the land’s most iconic species—caribou, polar bears, narwhal—survive? Where will migrating birds flock to? How will ocean currents shift? And what fundamental changes will oil and gas exploration have on economies and ecosystems? How will vast unclaimed regions of the Arctic be divided? A unique combination of extensive on-the-ground research, compelling storytelling, and policy analysis, Future Arctic offers a new look at the changes occurring in this remote, mysterious region and their far-reaching effects.
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Download or read book The Northern Silence written by Andrew Mellor and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential exploration of Nordic composers and musicians, and the distinctive culture that continues to shape them Once considered a musical backwater, the Nordic region is now a musical powerhouse. Conductors from Denmark and Finland dominate the British and American orchestral scene. Interest in the old masters Sibelius and Grieg is soaring and progressive pop artists like Björk continue to fascinate as much as they entertain. Andrew Mellor journeys to the heart of the Nordic cultural psyche. From Reykjavik to Rovaniemi, he examines the success of Nordic music's performers, the attitude of its audiences, and the sound of its composers past and present--celebrating along the way some of the most remarkable music ever written. Mellor peers into the dark side of the Scandinavian utopia, from xenophobia and alcoholism to parochialism and the twilight of the social democratic dream. Drawing on a range of genres and firsthand encounters, he reveals that our fascination with Nordic societies and our love for Nordic music might be more intertwined than first thought.
Download or read book Cold Waters written by Markku Lehtimäki and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the Arctic and the northern regions by exploring cold waters and northern seascapes. It focuses on cultural discourses and artistic representations concerning the human experience and imagination of how the Arctic Ocean has been explored and used. It aims to assess what is specific to the northern waters vis-à-vis other sea and water areas in the world. The contextual background is provided by the fundamental shift from terra-based thinking towards aqua-based thinking, including the histories of the northern waters and the innovative ocean studies of the last decades. This book will be of interest to readers in Arctic studies and Sea and Ocean studies (including those with interests in literature, history, cultural and film studies, anthropology and politics), Environmental History and Cultural studies as well as in Russian studies. The book has been assembled with a view towards upper-level undergraduate and post-graduate students and scholars and will also be appropriate for courses in the fields mentioned above. The book will be of interest to specialists working in and with Arctic environmental issues. There is a broad array of international academic networks, environmental, governance and cultural associations outside academia whose members may also find the book of interest.
Download or read book Cold Science written by Stephen Bocking and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science during the Cold War has become a matter of lively interest within the historical research community, attracting the attention of scholars concerned with the history of science, the Cold War, and environmental history. The Arctic—recognized as a frontier of confrontation between the superpowers, and consequently central to the Cold War—has also attracted much attention. This edited collection speaks to this dual interest by providing innovative and authoritative analyses of the history of Arctic science during the Cold War.
Download or read book The Ocean and Us written by Farah Obaidullah and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-02-02 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ocean and Us provides an overview of our contemporary understanding of the ocean and all the ways our lives interact with it. It is intended for everyone with an interest in our blue planet. The book brings together the expertise of over 35 ocean specialists from around the world. It explores a wide variety of themes including the importance of a healthy ocean in the fight to halt and contain climate change. It covers issues such as overfishing and pollution, as well as emerging themes such as the blue economy, marine animal welfare and how we can leverage innovation to protect the ocean. The book provides an overview of some of the world’s iconic threatened and at risk ocean ecosystems, and outlines current governance structures and ocean management tools. It also discusses the important social dimensions between people and the ocean, such as ocean and human wellbeing, communities and the ocean, and who gets to participate in the ocean space. The book aims to enhance ocean literacy by making specialist concepts accessible to non-experts, with a view to empowering concerned citizens everywhere to come into action for the ocean, and pave a better way forward for humanity.
