Whether you know nothing at all about the Antarctic or actually live and work there; you'll enjoy reading Women in the Antarctic. You'll read many fascinating firsthand accounts of the women whose courage and undaunted spirit of adventure made the Antarctic much less remote to the world's social and scientific communities.The only book of its kind; Women in the Antarctic recounts the journeys of over 36 women--Navy personnel; research psychologists; scientists; members of the ASA (Antarctic Support Associates); and the American Women's Trans-Antarctic Expedition team members. You'll hear their voices and stories rise above the chilling howl of the Antarctic wind and come to understand the social and interpersonal impact such nontraditional female behavior had--and still has--on the world. Specifically; you'll read about: women and risk-taking women and nontraditional roles the scientific and environmental expeditions of women the Antarctic's social; environmental; and psychological impact on women the firsthand accounts of female research scientists; Navy personnel civilian staff; and expedition membersHow much do you know about the Antarctic? Better yet; how much do you know about the female pioneers who braved the blizzards; subzero temperatures; and isolated conditions to bring back crucial geographical and scientific data? For the most part; their stories have remained untold; encased in ice--until now. Don't let the overcrowded conditions and fear of isolation turn you back. Read Women in the Antarctic and trek back in time with the women who chiseled a permanent historical niche in the coldest and most challenging region of the world.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A film and script for the agesBy David CopeFilm dramatizes a major moment in American history; with the complexities of both the moral high ground and the shady world of deal-making; all that laid bare. Yet it doesn't stop there--subplots involving the crippled and destructive relationship of Abe and Mary; the anger of son Robert at not being free to pursue his own life; with the horrors of the final months of the Civil War as backdrop. Day-Lewis deserved Best Actor in what I would call a career-defining performance in a career full of career-defining performances--best of the best--yet the entire supporting cast was stellar; all of them aware of the rounding of character; the nuances contained in Tony Kushner's stellar script (buy the book; too--worth every penny for anyone who loves the dramatic text). This is a film for the ages; and while I feel Steven Spielberg and the others were robbed by lesser films at the Oscars; I am certain that this one will be for viewing decades from now.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Worthy of the OscarBy F. BluhmOne has only to read through Tony Kushner's script to see why it took the Oscar for best "adapted" screenplay. Inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin’s critically acclaimed "Team of Rivals;" "Lincoln is a must read for all aspiring screenwriters. Read the script to see how a master screenwriter teaches us about the incredible role one man played to shape our nation's history. Then watch how one of our greatest story tellers; Steven Spielberg; interprets the script into what was; in my view; the best picture of the year.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. LincolnBy Dita FaulknerLoved my screenplay. I'm a budding writer and this movie has now become one of my favorites! Thanks for this book!
