The Handbook is an authoritative guide to the Arctic and the Antarctic through an exploration of key areas of research in the physical and natural sciences, the social sciences and humanities in 38 new and original contributions from leading figures and voices in polar research, policy and practice.
"The volume has a wealth of information on both polar regions, with topics from detailed science to history and the humanities - a wide-ranging and well-balanced compilation." - Professor Julian Dowdeswell, Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, UK
