A pole apart
Subtitle: the emerging issue of Antarctica
By: Philip W. Quigg.
Publisher: New Press
Published: 1983
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 299
Subjects: Antarctica -- International status
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"A Twentieth Century Fund report."
"Appendices" (p. 219-242): A. The Antarctic Treaty -- B. The Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.