Antarctica and the Earth System (Paperback, 1)

1.? Introduction ? Antarctica and Planet Earth?2. Geological and paleoclimatic evolution of the Southern Ocean-Antarctic system?3. Global atmospheric influence on Antarctica 4. Southern Ocean circulation: global drivers and ongoing changes 5. The Southern Ocean coupled carbon and climate feedback links to the Earth System: The present ? the past - the future 6. Antarctic sea-ice: ongoing changes and compelling issues 7. The Antarctic Ice Sheet and sea level: contemporary changes and future projections 8. Pollution in Antarctica 9. Ecosystem resilience, fisheries and conservation in the Southern Ocean: status of knowledge, prognoses, and challenges 10. Power at the bottom of the world: Emerging geopolitics in an exceptional place 11. Cultural connections with Antarctica and the Southern Ocean?12. Conclusions? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?