Arctic Governance: Volume 1: Law and Politics Contributor(s): Soltvedt, Ida Folkestad (Editor), Hønneland, Geir (Editor), Rottem, Svein Vigeland (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1784539627 ISBN-13: 9781784539627 Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company OUR PRICE: $158.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Polar Regions - Law | International |
Series: Arctic Governance |
Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.32 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Arctic/Antarctic - Topical - Ecology |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Polar North is known to be home to large gas and oil reserves and its positionholds signifi cant trading and military advantages, yet the maritime boundaries of the region remain ill-defined. In the twenty-first century the Arctic is undergoing profound change. As the sea ice melts, a result of accelerating climate change, global governance has become vital. |