手册上的Politics of Antarctica

Edited by Klaus Dodds, Professor of Geopolitics, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK, Alan D. Hemmings, Independent Polar Specialist and an Adjunct Associate Professor, Gateway Antarctica Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand and Peder Roberts, Researcher, Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

The Antarctic and Southern Ocean are hotspots for contemporary endeavours to oversee 'the last frontier' of the Earth. The Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica offers a wide-ranging and comprehensive overview of the governance, geopolitics, international law, cultural studies and history of the region. Four thematic sections take readers from the earliest human encounters to contemporary resource exploitation and climate change. Written by leading experts, the Handbook brings together the very best interdisciplinary social science and humanities scholarship on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean.

‘Geography needs to be able to continue to be at the forefront of innovation in curriculum terms. The thoughtful and provoking contributions consider geography from policy, classroom and subject viewpoints, giving the book an academic rigour, but it is still highly readable. It will make a valuable contribution to the development of the subject.’
– Nicholas Rowles, Geography

‘Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica is an exceptional publication that is essential reading for those within the field of Antarctic Studies, an enlightening read for those outside the field, and therefore a fine addition to any library. It is the most competent attempt yet to represent the field meaningfully across a broad range of perspectives. This collection has made it evident now more than ever that it is no longer appropriate to dismiss what happens in a place like Antarctica as having little to teach us about the broader issues.’
– Rebecca Hingley, The Polar Journal

‘This Handbook ought to be on the shelves of those who profess an interest in this polar region. Not only will it serve as a quick reference on a large number of topics, but it will remain representative of a new, lively era of social and humanistic Antarctic studies.’
– Alejandra Mancilla, Cambridge University Press

‘This book does not propose a single thesis about Antarctic politics. Rather, it exposes readers to a comprehensive mix of theories and concepts from a range of disciplines and at different scales. As such, it is a very useful reference for understanding just how important Antarctica has been, and, in the future, needs to be, in ‘global politics.’
– Amanda Davies, Geographical Research

‘Antarctica is known as a continent for science, yet to understand this vast polar region requires an understanding of its politics as much as it does knowledge of the dynamics of its ice shelves, its sub-glacial lakes, its oceanography, and its role in the global climate system. This comprehensive, superbly-edited volume of well-crafted essays provides up-to-date coverage on a range of contemporary issues, including governance, regulation, international law, tourism, images, and representations. This is essential reading for anyone concerned with the politics of and about Antarctica and its global relevance.’
– Mark Nuttall, University of Alberta, Canada

‘Quite breathtaking in its coverage, this brilliantly conceived and meticulously edited Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica is the most competent collection of contributions by leading experts to be published to date. An innovative, interdisciplinary conceptualization of Antarctica, offering theoretically informed analysis of various facets of Antarctic governance and geopolitics, further enhance the universal appeal of this extraordinary effort and virtually guarantee its presence on the bookshelves of libraries.’
– Sanjay Chaturvedi, Panjab University, India