Polar human biology;: The proceedings of the SCAR/IUPS/IUBS Symposium on Human Biology and Medicine in the Antarctic;

Polar Human Biology documents the proceedings of the SCAR/IUPS/IUBS Symposium on Human Biology and Medicine in the Antarctic held at the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, England on September 19-21, 1972. This book compiles review papers of expeditions conducted by several scientists, demonstrating the multidisciplinary aspects of the work carried out in both polar regions. The first portion of the compilation describes the problems encountered by Antarctic expeditions in the 1930s and today, which illustrates the tremendous changes in the way in which Antarctic expeditions operated then and now. Following the review papers, medical and dental aspects are also described, including a brief discussion on microbiology. The final section of this book deals with psychological and behavioral aspects, indicating that the interpretation of physiological studies of the effects of cold on man would be greatly helped by knowledge of the psychological effects of the polar situation. This text is a good reference for students or individuals conducting research on human and marine biology in the Antarctic regions. Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv List of contributors , Pages ix-xii Introduction , Pages 1-7 , O.G. Edholm Japanese Antarctic expedition of 1911–12 , Pages 8-14 , K. Asahina Australian physiological research in the Antarctic and Subantarctic, with special reference to thermal stress and acclimatization , Pages 15-40 , G.M. Budd The main trends of Soviet medical investigations in Antarctica , Pages 41-47 , I.I. Tikhomirov Review of medical research performed in the French Antarctic territories , Pages 48-53 , J. Rivolier Review of medical researches at the Japanese station (Syowa Base) in the Antarctic , Pages 54-65 , H. Yoshimura Medical problems encountered in French Antarctic missions: the value and methods of selection , Pages 66-70 , P. Doury, S. Pattin Medical problems encountered on British Antarctic expeditions , Pages 71-92 , R.M. Lloyd Antarctic epidemiology: a survey of ANARE Stations 1947–72 , Pages 93-104 , D.J. Lugg Effects of an Antarctic environment on dental structures and health , Pages 105-113 , A.D. Beynon Effects of a reduced sucrose intake on dental plaque in a group of men in the Antarctic , Pages 114-120 , A.J. Fry Viruses and acute respiratory infections , Pages 121-122 , D.A.J. Tyrrell Common cold epidemiology in Antarctica , Pages 123-124 , T.R. Allen Respiratory virus disease in the Antarctic: Immunological studies , Pages 125-134 , M.J. Holmes Immunoglobulins during South Polar isolation , Pages 135-140 , Harold G. Muchmore, Beverly A. Tatem, Richard A. Worley, Jay T. Shurley, Nan Scott The role of catecholamines in human acclimatization to cold: a study of 24 men at Casey, Antarctica , Pages 141-149 , A.S. Bodey Serum thyroxine and triiodothyronine responses to cold in man , Pages 150-153 , I. Leith Studies on metabolism and nutrition of the Japanese wintering group in Antarctica , Pages 154-160 , K. Asahina Basal metabolism and other physiological changes in the Antarctic , Pages 161-170 , Y. Ohkubo Acclimation to heat in the Antarctic , Pages 171-181 , D.C. Wilkins Studies on energy expenditure in the Antarctic , Pages 182-192 , J.R. Brotherhood Activity patterns of the Canadian Eskimo , Pages 193-215 , G. Godin, Roy J. Shephard Fitness for Arctic life:the cardio-respiratory status of the Canadian Eskimo , Pages 216-239 , Roy J. Shephard, Andris Rode Effects of season and of sledging on waking palmar sweating , Pages 240-245 , A.G. Davies Experimental freezing of the finger: a review of studies , Pages 246-255 , Ove Wilson Evaluation of adaptation to the polar environment by autonomic nervous system responses , Pages 256-264 , Jacques LeBlanc Antarctic climate, clothing and acclimatization , Pages 265-289 , A.F. Rogers The conceptual framework of cold adaptation , Pages 290-296 , R. Eide Polar summer—a natural laboratory for human circadian rhythm studies of a simulated time-zone shift and test of a potential chronobiotic (Quiadon) , Pages 297-305 , H.W. Simpson, N. Bellamy, J. Bohlen, F. Halberg Circadian rhythms in the Eskimo , Pages 306-314 , Mary C. Lobban On the character of the daily rhythm of body temperature of the subjects at Vostok station , Pages 315-316 , I.I. Tikhomirov Studies on acclimatization and the circadian rhythm related with the pattern of activity in the Antarctic , Pages 317-321 , H. Yoshimura An Antarctic sleep and dream laboratory , Pages 322-341 , Robert E. Brooks, Kirmach Natani, Jay T. Shurley, Chester M. Pierce, Albert T. Joern Sleep research in the Antarctic: why? , Pages 342-351 , Kirmach Natani, Jay T. Shurley Psychological studies in Antarctica: a review , Pages 352-361 , E.K. Eric Gunderson Selection and psychological adjustment of individuals living in small isolated groups in the French Antarctic stations , Pages 362-368 , L. Crocq, J. Rivolier, G. Cazes Psychological adjustment at a small Antarctic station: an MMPI study , Pages 369-383 , Archie B. Blackburn, Jay T. Shurley, Kirmach Natani Interpersonal relationships, job satisfaction, and subjective feelings of competence: their influence upon adaptation to Antarctic isolation , Pages 384-400 , Kirmach Natani, Jay T. Shurley, Albert T. Joern The adaptation of a small group to life on an isolated Antarctic station , Pages 401-409 , D.J. Lugg Emotional and social adjustment of recent US winter-over parties in isolated Antarctic stations , Pages 410-416 , R.E. Strange, W.J. Klein The adaptation of New Zealand research personnel in the Antarctic , Pages 417-429 , A.J.W. Taylor Antarctica is also a prime natural laboratory for the behavioural sciences , Pages 430-435 , Jay T. Shurley Index , Pages 437-443