{"product_id":"the-antarctic-politics-of-brazil-where-the-tropic-meets-the-pole-9783030801632","title":"The Antarctic Politics of Brazil: Where the Tropic meets the Pole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the connection between Brazil and Antarctica, two regions that are physically, culturally, and politically associated, from the rise of geopolitical thought in the 1930s to the present day. It argues that the connection is not without its difficulties, but has been structured in many enduring ways. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 259 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between Brazil and Antarctica, two geographically distant yet interconnected regions. Despite their apparent disparities, Brazil and Antarctica share a profound physical, cultural, and political connection. Through a comprehensive analysis of archival materials and previous literature, the author presents a detailed account of Brazil's involvement with one of the world's most significant environmental regions. The author explores the historical context of Antarctica's significance in geopolitical discourse and examines the initial initiatives involving Brazil and the continent, spanning from the emergence of geopolitical thought in Brazil during the 1930s to the present day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book argues that while the connection between Brazil and Antarctica presents certain challenges, it has also been structured in enduring ways. It examines the factors that led to the delayed adoption of a proactive foreign policy regarding the region, the early performance of the policy in Antarctica, its evolution as a result of domestic and international changes, the growing interest in environmental issues, and recent developments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book offers a valuable insight into the complex dynamics that shape Brazil's engagement with Antarctica, shedding light on the country's role in global environmental governance and its commitment to preserving the fragile Antarctic ecosystem. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the multifaceted connections between Brazil and the rest of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 369g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030801632\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ignacio Javier Cardone","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44280915558650,"sku":"9783030801632","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_8859fa7a-0303-417f-be7e-6bece30ac6f3.jpg?v=1686818285","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-antarctic-politics-of-brazil-where-the-tropic-meets-the-pole-9783030801632","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}