Wilderness protection in polar regions: arctic lessons learnt for the regulation and management of tourism in the Antarctic

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of control that residents have over their own destinies. Diversity is one of the watchwords when considering this book’s strengths. There is a richness in the different disciplines and career stages on display in each chapter, and it is particularly noteworthy to see the large number of early career researchers featured as authors. Likewise, this book should be commended for its approach to structure. The decision to anchor each chapter in a specific case study makes for an engaging read, while the critique of the ISO provides an accessible conceptual through line. The fact that Urban Sustainability in the Arctic is the product on an ongoing research project is yet another strength, as it indicates that there is scope for further development of some of the book’s key ideas. In particular, the book’s commentary on place attachment and its impact on urban sustainability, both positive and negative, is ripe for further exploration and refinement. Similarly, the book takes a very strong focus on the Russian Arctic. While this it makes sense given that the majority of the PIRE project’s sampled cities are Russian, it did leave me wanting to know more about how some of these ideas might apply in other Arctic countries. The carefully planned structure of this book makes it accessible for those with little knowledge of the Arctic, while the specific case studies add depth for those with an interest in a particular city or topic. For policy makers, as well as readers interested in polar studies, urban development, planning, or sustainability, this is well worth your time. Urban Sustainability in the Arctic lays some important groundwork for the growing field of Arctic urban studies and would make a valuable addition to your library.