The Politics of Mineral Resource Development in Antarctica: Alternative Regimes for the Future

Originally Published In 1984. Antarctica Can No Longer Be Considered Merely A Highly Specialized Area Of Interest To A Relative Handful Of Explorers And Scientists. World Political Leaders Who, In An Era Of Resource Politics, Are Looking To Potential Sources Of Supplies Of Living And Non-living Resources. Antarctica May Prove To Be A Source Of Such Supplies. In This Volume, Dr. Westermeyer’s Study Of The Options Available For A Mineral Regime And Probable Costs Comes At An Opportune Time, Helping Participants Understand The Issues And Find Acceptable Solutions.