Eismitte in the Scientific Imagination Knowledge and Politics at the Center of Greenland
Description
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.
Keywords
HistoryWorldAmericas (North, Central, South, West Indies)ScienceSocial Science
2013Book
Author(s)J. Martin-Nielsen
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137380791
LanguageEnglish
