Encyclopedia of the Arctic 3 Volumes Complete

ISBN 10: 1579584365 / ISBN 13: 9781579584368

Published by Routledge, New York, 2005

About this Item

HARDCOVER. Routledge, New York, 2005 First edition 3 Quarto Volumes in English. xliv, 696; xxi 6971542; xxi, 1543-2278 pages. Original paper on boards with mult-coloured arctic scenes with white, black and orange lettering to covers of volumes and grey lettering to black spine. Arctic picture on black back covers. Entries, Thematic List of Entries, Foreward, Preface, Maps, Entries A-Z List of Contributors and Index rear volume 3. Same contents for each volume. Thematic entries includes: Act and Treaties, Birds, Climate and Weather, Countries and Political Subdivisions, Ecology and Environment, Economics, Explorers and Exploration, History and Archeology, Islands, Languages and Linguistics, Mammals and Other Land Animals, Marine Mammals, National Pars and Protected Areas, Oceanography, Oceans Seas and Bathymetry, Organizations, Peoples, Physical Geography, Plants and Vegetation, Political and Cultural Figures, Regions and Mountains, Rivers and Lakes, Scientists, Archeologists and Ethnologists, Sociology and Anthropology, and Towns and Settlements. Some black and white photographs and Maps throughout. Books in fine condition with owner's name on volume 1 title page. Books in fine condition. See photographs. Book 4755 location 8=2.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopedia of the Arctic 3 Volumes Complete
• Publisher: Routledge, New York
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579584365
• ISBN 13: 9781579584368
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Dimensions: 20.96W x 21.59H x 27.31D centimeters 20.96 centimeters width by 21.59 centimeters height by 27.31 centimeters depth
• Weight: 5897 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • CANADIANA
  • NATIVE STUDIES
  • SCIENCE

About this title

Synopsis

With detailed essays on the Arctic's environment, wildlife, climate, history, exploration, resources, economics, politics, indigenous cultures and languages, conservation initiatives and more, this Encyclopedia is the only major work and comprehensive reference on this vast, complex, changing, and increasingly important part of the globe. Including 305 maps.

This Encyclopedia is not only an up-to-date interdisciplinary work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching Arctic issues, but a fascinating and comprehensive resource for residents of the Arctic, and all those concerned with global environmental issues, sustainability, science, and human interactions with the environment.

About the Author

Mark Nuttall