Education, Antarctica, Marine Science And Australia's Future
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This academic and policy-oriented work presents a compelling examination of the intersecting roles that education, Antarctic research, and marine science play in shaping Australia's national identity and long-term future. It argues that Australia's unique geographic position and sovereign interests in the Southern Ocean demand a more robust commitment to scientific literacy and environmental stewardship at every level of society. The authors detail how Antarctic and marine science programs serve not only as engines of discovery but as vital frameworks for educating the next generation of researchers, policymakers, and citizens. Drawing on a multidisciplinary perspective, the text illustrates the deep connections between scientific endeavor, educational reform, and the geopolitical responsibilities that come with Australia's custodianship of some of the world's most pristine and ecologically significant environments. Authoritative in tone yet accessible in scope, it makes a persuasive case for investing in science education as a cornerstone of Australia's sustainable and sovereign future.
Author: Janet L. Mentis And Graeme F. Watson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1992, Royal Society of Victoria, Melbourne
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This academic and policy-oriented work presents a compelling examination of the intersecting roles that education, Antarctic research, and marine science play in shaping Australia's national identity and long-term future. It argues that Australia's unique geographic position and sovereign interests in the Southern Ocean demand a more robust commitment to scientific literacy and environmental stewardship at every level of society. The authors detail how Antarctic and marine science programs serve not only as engines of discovery but as vital frameworks for educating the next generation of researchers, policymakers, and citizens. Drawing on a multidisciplinary perspective, the text illustrates the deep connections between scientific endeavor, educational reform, and the geopolitical responsibilities that come with Australia's custodianship of some of the world's most pristine and ecologically significant environments. Authoritative in tone yet accessible in scope, it makes a persuasive case for investing in science education as a cornerstone of Australia's sustainable and sovereign future.