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Book SynopsisThe continent for science is also a continent for the humanities. As this book shows, the tools of literary studies, history, archaeology, and more, can likewise produce important insights into the nature of the modern world and humanity more broadly.
Trade Review“The 13 contributing authors provide not only an impressive overview of humanities and social science approaches toward the study of Antarctica, but also clearly demonstrate that Antarctic research is relevant to more than the natural sciences. … Antarctica and the Humanities is recommended for any historian interested in Antarctica, but it would also appeal to a maritime historian interested in more than just ships and maritime technology or trade.” (Ingo Heidbrink, The Northern Mariner, Vol. 27 (1), 2017)
“Congratulations to Peder Roberts and his team for developing the concept of representing the humanities in Antarctica with a collection of essays … . This hardcover first edition of Antarctica and the humanities is beautifully presented, with endnotes following each chapter, with maps and illustrations, and an index for the diverse subject matter. It has been deservedly well-received. It is a book which invites further discussion. It is, and will continue to be, a valuable reference.” (Anna Lucas, Polar Record, 2017)
Table of ContentsIntroduction - Antarctica: A Continent for the Humanities by
Peder Roberts, Lize-Marié van der Watt and Adrian Howkins. - PART I: THE HEROIC AND THE MUNDANE
. - 1. Changing the Subject: Antarctic Diaries and Heroic Reputations by
Elizabeth Leane. - 2. Beriberi at Kerguelen: A case study of international Antarctic co-operation 1901-1903 by
Cornelia Lüdecke. - PART II: ALTERNATIVE ANTARCTICS. - 3. So far, so close. Approaching experience in the study of the encounter between sealers and the South Shetland Islands (Antarctica, 19
th century) by
Andrés Zarankin and Melisa A. Salerno. - 4. The white (supremacist) continent: Antarctica and fantasies of Nazi survival by
Peder Roberts. - 5. The whiteness of Antarctica: race and South Africa’s Antarctic history by
Lize-Marié van der Watt and Sandra Swart. - PART III: WHOSE ANTARCTIC?. - 6. Acting artefacts: on the meanings of material culture in Antarctica by
Dag Avango. - 7. Finding Place in Antarctica by
Alessandro Antonello. - 8. Scott's Shadow: “Proto Territory” in Contemporary Antarctica by
Elena Glasberg. - PART IV: VALUING ANTARCTIC SCIENCE. - 9. SCAR as a healing process? Reflections on science and polar politics in the Cold War and beyond. The Case of Norway by
Stian Bones. - 10. Emerging from the shadow of science: some thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for Antarctic history by
Adrian Howkins. - Concluding Reflections by
Aant Elzinga
