Account of women who have worked and lived in Antarctica. Celebrates the vitality and tenacity of the Antarctic community. Recounts the struggle with isolation and loneliness, the friendships and fun, and the tactics women have developed to survive the physical and social challenges posed by the ...
Account of women who have worked and lived in Antarctica. Celebrates the vitality and tenacity of the Antarctic community. Recounts the struggle with isolation and loneliness, the friendships and fun, and the tactics women have developed to survive the physical and social challenges posed by the Antarctic environment. Includes notes and appendices. Foreword by Louise Crossley. Author has worked in psychology, anthropology, education, public health and women's studies.