Science Into Policy - Global Lessons From Antarctica

Informationen zum Autor Paul Arthur Berkman works at Ohio State University in the Byrd Polar Research Center, Columbus, USA Klappentext Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica reveals a unique model for integrating Earth system science with environmental and resource policies to balance economic, governmental, and societal interests. Since the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958, scientific investigation has fostered international cooperation and the rational use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only . Beyond merely presenting information, this book integrates content and concepts in a manner that will appeal to individuals with interests in the natural and the social sciences.Since the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958, scientific investigation has fostered international cooperation and the rational use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only. This work reveals a model for integrating Earth system science with environmental and resource policies to balance economic, governmental, and societal interests. Inhaltsverzeichnis Earth System Science: Sense of Wonder Global Dimensions. Conceptual Integration. Progress of All Mankind: International Policy. Terra Australis Incognita. Awakening Science. International Stewardship. Our Dynamic Planet: Interdisciplinary Science. Spreading Planet. Flowing Planet. Breathing Planet. Living Planet. Sustainable Resource Use: Resource Economics. Ecosystem Conservation. Environmental Protection. Our Global Commons: Precedent for Humanity. The Science Keystone. Cited References. Recommended Resources.

Product details

• Authors: Paul A. Berkman, Paul Arthur Berkman, Berkman Paul Arthur
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.11.2001
• EAN: 9780120915606
• ISBN: 978-0-12-091560-6
• No. of pages: 252
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics, Antarctica, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Environmental Economics, Environmentalist thought & ideology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Conservation of the environment, Earth Sciences, Environmentalist thought and ideology, Environmental science, engineering and technology