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Secrets of the Ice: Antarctica's Clues to Climate, the Universe, the Limits 315
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- EAN
- 9780300187007
- ISBN
- 0300187009
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300187009
ISBN-13
9780300187007
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128625462
Product Key Features
Book Title
Secrets of the Ice : Antarctica's Clues to Climate, the Universe, and the Limits of Life
Number of Pages
232 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Earth Sciences / Geography, Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions, History
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
43.3 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.9 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2012-935088
Reviews
"A visual and literate exploration of a distant, yet important, continent about which amazingly little is known."-- Choice, "A worthy piece of writing in its own right, but the color photographs (more than 150 of them) set it apart."-- American Scientist, "A worthy piece of writing in its own right, but the color photographs (more than 150 of them) set it apart."- American Scientist, "A visual and literate exploration of a distant, yet important, continent about which amazingly little is known."- Choice, "Richly illustrated with color photographs of Antarctic landscapes, wildlife, and the scientists at work in the field and laboratory."- BioScience, "Richly illustrated with color photographs of Antarctic landscapes, wildlife, and the scientists at work in the field and laboratory."-- BioScience
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
577.5/86
Synopsis
Sweeping research on the frozen continent of Antarctica is yielding insights of global importance. Antarctica is the only continent without permanent human habitation, yet it may hold the key to our survival. More than just a frontier for exploration, Antarctica is now understood to be a crucial part of a global climate and environment. Each year hundreds of scientists travel to the bottom of the world to investigate the climate, examine the continent's hardy life forms, and seek answers to far-reaching questions about the universe. Veronika Meduna has accompanied some of them on their expeditions, and in this engaging book she tells their stories and explains their dramatic discoveries. In remote field camps and icy laboratories on the frozen continent, geologists and glaciologists learn about past temperatures and levels of greenhouse gases, and about the implications of today's climate change for the future. Some scientists study migration patterns of emperor penguins as others focus on the antifreeze inside endemic fish species. Still others investigate the microbial "masters of survival" that may help to reveal how life evolved on Earth and what it may look like on other planets. In compelling, everyday language, Meduna provides a firsthand view of the wide range of scientific activity in Antarctica today along with fascinating portraits of the intrepid men and women conducting it. More than 150 stunning color photographs complete this arresting book.
LC Classification Number
Q115
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- e***e (262)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSeller shipped item quickly and it arrived in condition as described. 5 star experience. Thank you!
- f***x (1073)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat packaging. Exactly as described.
- r***h (108)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseReally happy with this purchase. Both items are in excellent new condition, as described. The packaging was very well done. They were in a nice compact box that fit the books just right and an inner waterproof wrap which i greatly appreciated because we have had a lot of rain lately & unfortunately our mailbox flops open. It was nice to have dry books! Packing slip included. Based on this transaction, i definitely recommend this conscientious seller.