Description |
xix, 395 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
Series |
Ecological studies ; v. 175 |
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Ecological studies ; v. 175
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Contents |
1. Antarctica : geomorphology and climate trends -- 2. Glacial, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems -- 3. The southern ocean environment : anthropogenic impact and climate change -- 4. Persistent contaminants in the Antarctic atmosphere -- 5. Persistent contaminants in snow, terrestrial ecosystems and inland waters -- 6. Contaminants in Antarctic seawater and sediments -- 7. Persistent contaminants in Antarctic marine food chains -- 8. Climate change, anthropogenic impact and environmental research in Antarctica : a synthesis and perspectives |
Summary |
"This volume provides an overview of climate change data, its effects on the structure and functioning of Antarctic ecosystems, and the occurrence and cycling of persistent contaminants. It discusses the unique physico-chemical characteristics of the Antarctic environment, ecophysiological adaptations of terrestrial and marine organisms, the transfer of contaminants in pelagic and neritic food chains and the possible consequences for animals at higher trophic levels. The text concludes with possible future scenarios of climate change and atmospheric contamination and the role of Antarctic organisms in the early detection of environmental perturbations."--BOOK JACKET |
Analysis |
Greenhouse effect |
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Antarctic Region |
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Ecosystems |
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Pollution |
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Climate change (Anthropogenic) |
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Environmental impact |
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Statistics |
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International comparisons |
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Overseas item |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [315]-377)and indexes |
Notes |
System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
Subject |
Greenhouse effect, Atmospheric -- Antarctica.
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Tundra ecology -- Antarctica.
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Snow ecology -- Antarctica.
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Climatic changes -- Antarctica.
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Pollution -- Antarctica.
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Ecology -- Antarctica.
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Nature -- Effect of human beings on -- Antarctica.
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Biotic communities -- Antarctica.
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SUBJECT |
Antarctic Regions http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85005490 -- Environmental conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99005384
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LC no. |
2004110300 |
ISBN |
3540220917 hardback |
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