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2002. Cambridge University. First. Hard Cover. Book-VG+. DJ-VG. 10x10. 280pp. Colour frontis, profuse colour photos. Over 200 stunning images from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Svalbard and the Russian Arctic illustrate the beauty of one of Earth's last wilderness areas. This book describes the evolution of the physical landscape through its 4, 000 million year history, and the processes that continue to affect the region today.
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Top binding edge heavily rubbed. VG. 28x19cm, xiv, 280 pp, In a torn dustwrapper. "The Arctic islands are characterised by beautiful mountains and glaciers, in which the wildlife lives in delicate balance with its environment. It is a region with a long history of exploration and exploitation by humans, now experiencing rapid environmental change. All of these themes are explored in Islands of the Arctic, richly illustrated with superb photographs from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Greenland, Svalbard and the Russian Arctic. It begins with the various processes shaping the landscape: glaciers, rivers and coastal processes, the role of ice in the oceans and the weather and climate. The flora and fauna are described, and the human impact on this fragile region; from the sustainable approach of the Inuit, to the devastating damage inflicted by hunters and in the cause of military security. Finally, the future prospects of the region are considered. This book will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in remote landscapes"-Publisher's description.
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New in New dust jacket. 0521813336. This specific hardback book is in new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding and is still enclosed in the original shrink wrap. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket is in new condition. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "The Arctic islands are characterized by beautiful mountains and glaciers, in which the wildlife lives in delicate balance with its environment. It is a fragile region with a long history of exploration and exploitation that is now experiencing rapid environmental change. All of these themes are explored in Islands of the Arctic, a richly illustrated volume with superb photographs from the Canadian Arctic archipelago, Greenland, Svalbard and the Russian Arctic."; 10.2 X 10.1 X 0.9 inches; 298 pages.
