The Arctic

A Barometer of Global Climate Variability
Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-0-12-823735-9
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 306 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 480 g

The Arctic: A Barometer of Global Climate Variability provides a comprehensive source of information on all aspects of the Arctic region. Through thorough research, first-hand accounts and case studies, the book details international arctic research initiatives and native environments, including flora and fauna. Sections explore the impact of climate change, the effect of the Arctic on climate change, the environmental issues facing the region and how it is adapting. It is also a must-read source of information for polar scientists, applicable PhD students, early researchers, environmental scholars, and anyone searching for information on any aspect of the Arctic region.

Users will find a great resource that brings together all aspects of Arctic research into one concise book.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khare, Rajni

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Physische Geographie und Topographie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Meteorologie, Klimatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The Arctic - Importance and physical structure2. Polar Lights and Midnight Sun3. Arctic Explorations4. Living Resources5. Non-living Resources6. The Arctic: Ocean of the Future7. The societal living style of Natives8. Arctic Governance and International Arctic Research Initiatives9. Indian Arctic Exploration Programme10. Climatic Change and Arctic11. Environmental Risk from Exploitation of the Arctic12. Space Weather13. Militarization in the Arctic

Über Autor(innen)

Khare, Rajni
Dr. Rajni Khare completed her Masters in Zoology at Gujarat University and her Ph.D in Limnology and Environmental Sciences at Barkattulah University Bhopal. Her research interests lie in understanding various water bodies for their physico-chemical and biological content and the anthropogenic impacts on them, including water bodies of extreme climatic conditions of the Antarctic. She has many international and national publications to her credit.