Author

Publication

1992 - University Press of New England [for] Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire

Language

English

Word Count

71,750 words, Guess

Page Count

287 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing5489446
  • Goodreads1069327

Classifications

  • DDC333.7/0998
  • LCCHC735 .Y68 1992

Description

In this collection of essays, Oran Young provides a foundation for studying the politics of the Arctic as a distinctive international region. Expanding the traditional approach to area studies, he examines the Far North not only for its unique features, but also as an arena within which to develop new approaches to various issues of worldwide interest. Young challenges persistent stereotypes that marginalize the region, moving beyond the romanticism of many observers to arrive at an understanding of the complex social and ecological systems of the Far North.

Description

The purpose of this book is to launch Arctic politics as a field of inquiry capable of attracting the attention of those with specialized interests in the polar regions as well as those of who will see issues of a more generic nature being played out in a clear-cut or specific fashion in the circumpolar north.

Subjects

Topics

Arctic regionsEconomic policySocial conditionsNatural resourcesEconomic conditionsNatural resources -- Arctic regions.Arctic regions -- Social conditions.

Series Statement

  • Arctic visions

Other Editions

  • Arctic politics: conflict and cooperation in the circumpolar NorthUniversity Press of New England [for] Dartmouth College1992-01-01

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