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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- In Praise of the Book -- Acknowledgements -- List of Abbreviations -- Disclaimer -- Glossary of Common Terms used in Polar Areas -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Appendices -- List of Illustrations -- Chapter 1: The Beginning -- Chapter 2: Antarctic Literature Comes of Age Keeping Pace with Physical Discoveries, Scientific Developments and Technological Advances in Logistics -- Chapter 3: The Seventh Continent Evolves: Geological and Geographical Perspectives |
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Chapter 4: The Antarctic Climate: A Test of Endurance -- Chapter 5: The Life that Clings on Ice, Abounds in the Ocean -- Chapter 6: International Presence and World Governance in Antarctica -- Chapter 7: Antarctic Logistics -- Chapter 8: The Indian Antarctic Programme (IAP), Environment and Logistics -- Chapter 9: The Emerging Global Picture and the Year 2041 -- Chapter 10: India and the Antarctic Kaleidoscope (Preparing for the Future) -- Epilogue -- Appendix I: Timeline of Antarctic Exploration -- Appendix II: The Complete Text of the Antarctic Treaty |
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Appendix III: Details of the Current Status of Various Countries in the Antarctic Treaty -- Appendix IV: Details of Currently Occupied Scientific Research Stations in Antarctica -- Appendix V: Details of Ships Used for IAP Expeditions -- Appendix VI: Details of Helicopters Used for IAP Expeditions -- Appendix VII: Details of Personnel Participated in IAP Expeditions -- References -- Selected Bibliography -- Insert -- Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
The environment.
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TRAVEL -- Australia & Oceania.
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Discoveries in geography
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| SUBJECT |
Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005493
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| Subject |
Antarctica
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789386643001 |
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9386643006 |
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