Norway and past International Polar Years-a historical account

Surveying Norway's role in past International Polar Years (IPYs), this essay by historian Stian Bones contributes to a broader understanding of Norway as a "polar nation". He describes the strengths of Norway's scientific traditions in the polar regions, and examines the varying...

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Published in:	Polar research 2007-01, Vol.26 (2), p.195-203
Main Author:	Bones, Stian
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	history of science International Geophysical Year International Polar Year Norwegian history
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Summary:	Surveying Norway's role in past International Polar Years (IPYs), this essay by historian Stian Bones contributes to a broader understanding of Norway as a "polar nation". He describes the strengths of Norway's scientific traditions in the polar regions, and examines the varying motivations driving Norwegian involvement in the first three IPYs: 1882-83, 1932-33 and 1957-58 (also known as the International Geophysical Year).
ISSN:	0800-0395 1751-8369 1751-8369