Table of Contents

Part I. Antarctica: physical environment and scientific research: 1. Introduction; 2. The Antarctic physical environment D. J. Drewry; 3. Scientific opportunities in the Antarctic R. M. Laws; Part II. The Antarctic Treaty regime: legal issues: 4. Introduction; 5. The Antarctic scene: legal and political facts R. Trolle-Andersen; 6. The Antarctic Treaty system: a viable alternative for the regulation of resource-oriented activities F. Orrego Vicuna; 7. The relevance of Antarctica to the lawyer Hazel Fox; 8. The Antarctic Treaty system: some jurisdictional problems G. D. Triggs; Part III. The Antarctic Treaty regime: protecting the marine environment: 9. Introduction; 10. The Antarctic Treaty system as a resource management mechanism J. A. Gulland; 11. Regulated development and conservation of Antarctic resources M. W. Holdgate; 12. Recent developments in Antarctic conservation W. N. Bonner; 13. Environmental protection and the future of the Antarctic: new approaches and perspectives are necessary J. N. Barnes; Part IV. The Antarctic Treaty regime: minerals regulation: 14. Introduction; 15. Antarctic mineral resources: negotiations for a mineral resources regime A. D. Watts; 16. Mineral resources: commercial prospects for Antarctic minerals F. G. Larminie; 17. Negotiation of a minerals regime G. D. Triggs; Part V. Whither Antarctica? Future policies: 18. Introduction; 19. Current and future problems arising from activities in the Antarctic J. A. Heap; 20. Antarctica: the claims of 'expertise' versus 'interest' Zain-Azraai; 21. Whither Antarctica? Alternative strategies J. R. Rowland; Part VI: 22. Conclusion.

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The Antarctic Treaty regime is a uniquely successful legal system which preserves Antarctica for peaceful purposes and guarantees freedom of scientific research.