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Papers and posters from the fourth Northern Libraries Colloquy held in Montreal, 1974, with a focus on the Canadian north.

Analysis of environmental factors affecting arctic operations.

Focuses on 14 major expeditions and 3 auxiliary expeditions dispatched to polar regions specifically for purposes of First International Polar Year 1882-83. Highlights achievements, hardships, everyday life, and weaknesses of all expeditions involved.

Includes Ecological strategies or technological tragedy in the Arctic by P.L. Johnson; Community development in harmony with the environment by J.H. FitzGerald; the role of naval petroleum reserve No. 4 on the North Slope.