Antarctica: A Biography draws upon libraries and archives from around the world to provide the first, large-scale history of Antarctica. On one level, it is the story of explorers battling the elements in the most hostile place on earth as they strive for personal triumph, commercial gain and national glory. On a deeper level, it is the story of nations seeking to incorporate the Antarctic into their national narratives and to claim its frozen wastes as their own
Analysis
Antarctic Region
Antarctic Treaty
Australian
Biography
Discovery and exploration
History
International cooperation
Scientific research
Notes
"A groundbreaking history of human interaction with the last continent on earth"-- Cover
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 524-593) and index