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In the empire of ice encounters in a changing landscape

Discusses the peoples of the high Arctic, their traditions, and the changes they face in the modern world and from global warming, in a book that looks at languages, hunting traditions, and religious practices.

Main Author: Ehrlich, Gretel.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, DC : National Geographic, c2010.
Subjects:
Shaler, Patricia tribute.
Arctic peoples > Social life and customs.
Nature > Effect of human beings on > Antarctica.
Climatic changes > Arctic regions.
Global warming.
Arctic regions > Discovery and exploration.
Arctic regions > Description and travel.
Summary: Discusses the peoples of the high Arctic, their traditions, and the changes they face in the modern world and from global warming, in a book that looks at languages, hunting traditions, and religious practices.
Physical Description: 319 p. : map ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-311) and index.
ISBN: 9781426205743 (hardcover)
1426205740 (hardcover)
Author Notes: Gretel Ehrlich is the author of "A Match to the Heart" among other works of nonfiction, fiction & poetry. She divides her time between California & Wyoming.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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