Polar Regions (Geography of Extreme Environments)

Gritzner, Professor Charles F

ISBN 10: 0791092356 ISBN 13: 9780791092354

Publisher: Chelsea House Publications, 2006

Synopsis

This volume introduces students to the climatic ends of the Earth, one of the planet's most unique and perhaps most challenging ecosystems. Polar Regions reveals how these stark locations, once believed to be inhospitable, have in fact been home to a number of culture groups. Hardy Inuit (Eskimo), Sami (Lapps), Aleut, Samoyed, and others have successfully adapted to bone-chilling temperatures and harsh landscapes. Readers will also learn how mid-latitude peoples of the past century began to recognize the Poles' strategic importance, their rich resources, and their value in scientific research.

About this title

About the Author:

Charles F. Gritzner is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Geography at South Dakota State University in Brookings. In 2010, he retired from teaching after a 50-year career during which he taught more than 70 different courses. Dr. Gritzner has served as both president and executive director of the National Council for Geographic Education and received the Council's highest honor, the George J. Miller Award for Distinguished Service to Geographic Education, as well as numerous other national teaching, service, and research recognitions from the NCGE, the Association of American Geographers, and other organizations.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0791092356
• ISBN 13: 9780791092354
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 126