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"The circumpolar Arctic is many things to many people. Artists seek to portray and convey its starkbeauty. Multi-national corporations eye the regionsoil, gas, and minerals and view the Arctic as anindustrial frontier in a world hungry for energy andnatural resources. Environmental groups in westernEurope and North America perceive the Arctic as wilderness to be preserved in parks. During theCold War, the Arctic was a military zone in whichEast and West stationed huge arsenals. The Arctic istoday characterized as a barometer of global environmentalhealth. For example, speaking about climatec."@en
"With detailed essays on the Arctic's environment, wildlife, climate, history, exploration, resources, economics, politics, indigenous cultures and languages, conservation initiatives and more, this Encyclopedia is the only major work and comprehensive reference on this vast, complex, changing, and increasingly important part of the globe. Including 305 maps. This Encyclopedia is not only an up-to-date interdisciplinary work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching Arctic issues, but a fascinating and comprehensive resource for residents of the."@en
"With detailed essays on the Arctic's environment, wildlife, climate, history, exploration, resources, economics, politics, indigenous cultures and languages, conservation initiatives and more, this Encyclopedia is the only major work and comprehensive reference on this vast, complex, changing, and increasingly important part of the globe."@en