Exploring Greenland Cold War Science and Technology on Ice
Using newly declassified documents, this book explores why U.S. military leaders after World War II sought to monitor the far north and understand the physical environment of Greenland, a crucial territory of Denmark. It reveals a fascinating yet little-k
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EX P LO R I NG G R EENLA ND C o l d W a r S c i e n c e a n d Te c h n o l o g y o n I c e
PALGRAVE STUDIES IN THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology Series Editors James Rodger Fleming Colby College Waterville, Maine, USA Roger D. Launius National Air and Space Museum Washington, D.C., USA
Designed to bridge the gap between the history of science and the history of technology, this series publishes the best new work by promising and accomplished authors in both areas. In particular, it offers historical perspectives on issues of current and ongoing concern, provides international and global perspectives on scientific issues, and encourages productive communication between historians and practicing scientists.
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/14581
Ronald E. Doel • Kristine C. Harper • Matthias Heymann Editors
Exploring Greenland Cold War Science and Technology on Ice
Editors Ronald E. Doel Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Matthias Heymann Aarhus University Aarhus, Denmark
Kristine C. Harper Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology ISBN 978-1-137-59687-1 ISBN 978-1-137-59688-8 DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-59688-8
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CONTENTS
Contributors
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Map of Greenland
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Polar Projection Map
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Greenland and the World: Timeline
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List of Figures
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Introduction: Exploring Greenland’s Secrets: Science, Technology, Diplomacy, and Cold War Planning in Global Contexts Ronald E. Doel, Kristine C. Harper, and Matth
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