Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology: Knowledge and Politics at the Center of Greenland

Martin-Nielsen, J.

Since the 18th century, Greenland's geometric center, Eismitte, has been one of the most forbidding but scientifically rich locations in the Arctic. Tracing its history from European contact through the Cold War, this study shows how Eismitte was the setting for scientific knowledge production as well as diplomatic maneuvering.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2013-12-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137380791

DOI: 10.1057/9781137375988

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 214