Title: A pole apart : the emerging issue of Antarctica /
Authors: Quigg, Philip W.
Publisher: New Press,
Year: 1983
Subjects: Antarctica International status.
Abstract: Examines the expectations from the exploitation of krill and mineral resources of Antarctica and how they will affect review of the Antarctic Treaty by the fourteen member nations. Also examines the chances for this region to be preserved for peaceful use alone, as a common heritage of mankind.
Contents: DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION -- THE COMMONWEALTH OF SCIENCE -- GUESSING AT RESOURCES -- TERRITORIAL CLAIMS -- THE ANTARCTIC TREATY -- OUTSIDE INTERESTS -- IN ANTICIPATION OF RICHES -- A COMMONS IN TRUST