The Seventh Continent

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A comprehensive picture of the role of Antarctica in world affairs to-day. Focuses on its colourful, conflict-ridden history, the unique political arrangements that have deterred conflict there for 25 years, its resource potential as seen by experts and interested countries, and the ecological consequences there of developing natural resources, both mineral and biological.