Before suggesting a realistic scientific, commercial and political future policy for the Antarctic continent, the author reviews various eras of past Antarctic activity. These were the Trading Era, followed by the Imperialistic Era and the Scientific Era, the advent of the IGY and SCAR, and the Antarctic Treaty. Full attention is given to the commercial resources of the Antarctic and their exploitation, which leads logically to the options available for the future. The ‘Heritage of Man’ concept is favoured under supervision by the Treaty Nations.
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