Science into Policy: Global Lessons from Antarctica reveals a unique model for integrating Earth system science with environmental and resource policies to balance economic, governmental, and societal interests. Since the International Geophysical Year in 1957-1958, scientific investigation has fostered international cooperation and the rational use of Antarctica for peaceful purposes only. Beyond merely presenting information, this book integrates content and concepts in a manner that will appeal to individuals with interests in the natural and the social sciences.

• Integrated chapters convey the natural and the human dimensions of Antarctica
• Time and space concepts are introduced from diverse perspectives to facilitate insights into ecosystem and environmental variability
• Included CD-ROM provides searchable access to a comprehensive database of Antarctic Treaty documents
• The author has been leading international expeditions to "the ice" for the past three decades

• Front Cover 2
• Science into Policy Global Lessons from Antarctica 5
• Copyright Page 6
• Contents 9
• Foreword 13
• Preface 15
• Acknowledgments 23
• Prologue: The Beauty of Antarctica 25
• Part I: Earth System Science: Sense of Wonder 30
  • Chapter 1. Global Dimensions 34
    • Top to Bottom 34
    • Water and Life 39
    • Across Time 41
  • Chapter 2. Conceptual Integration 46
    • Symbols and Systems 46