Antarctic Research Series Translation of the Soviet Antarctic ...
Antarctic Research Series JUDITH S. McCOMBS American Geophysical Union The Antarctic Research Series, initiated in 1963 by the American Geophysical Union with the aid of a grant from the National Science Foundation, provides a focal point for research papers in all fields of antarctic science. These books present collections of original contributions that are of value not only to scientists and students involved in antarctic studies, but also to those whose major scientific interests lie outside that region. The publication of volumes in the series is moving forward at a rapid pace, and during the past year volumes 10 and 11 have been released. It is expected that volume 12 will be published by the time this issue of the Antarctic Journal is distributed. Volume 10, Entomology of Antarctica, edited by J. Linsley Gressitt, was released in December 1967. This book, which covers taxonomically species of land arthropods and marine mites, contains 19 papers totaling 395 pages. Price: $17.00. Volume 11, Biology of the Antarctic Seas III, edited by Waldo L. Schmitt and George A. Llano, was released in May 1968. This volume contains research reports of taxonomic interest along with notes on habitats, ecology, and distribution. The 261page publication consists of 12 papers. Price: $13.50. Volume 12, Antarctic Bird Studies, edited by Oliver L. Austin, is now being printed. It totals 272 pages and contains 8 papers. Price $16.50. Several other volumes are in the early planning stages or under consideration; they will be devoted to Ascidiacea, glaciology, geology, human adaptability, seals, marine biology, oceanography, micropulsation studies, and the antarctic inversion. The first nine volumes of the series, listed below, are still available through the American Geophysical Union, Suite 435, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Volume 1, Biology of the Antarctic Seas, 1964. 187 p., $10. Volume 2, Antarctic Snow and Ice Studies, 1964, 277 p., $12. Volume 3, Polychaeta Errantia of Antarctica, 1964, 131 p., $9. Volume 4, Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, 1965, 236 p., $10. Volume 5, Biology of the Antarctic Seas II, 1965, 280 p., $12. Volume 6, Geology and Paleontology of the Antarctic, 1965, 281 p. plus plates and maps, $14. September-October 1968
Volume 7, Polychaeta Myzostomidae and Sedentaria of Antarctica, 1966, 158 p., $10. Volume 8, Antarctic Soils and Soil Forming Processes, 1966, 177 p., $10. Volume 9, Studies in Antarctic Meteorology, 1966, 231 p., $14.
Translation of the Soviet Antarctic Expedition Information Bulletin WALDO E. SMITH American Geophysical Union At the time of our last report,* we had completed the publication of volume 5 (bulletins 43-54 inclusive) of this translated series, and had started work on volume 6 (bulletins 55-66), for which the receipt of issues has been slow. As of this writing (June 1968), number 66 has just been received and is in the process of translation. Also as of this date, the numbers through 65 had been translated and those through 62 had been published. It is expected that this volume will be completed by mid- or late summer 1968. The number of pages per bulletin has remained comparatively high, reaching a maximum in number 65, which contained 168 printed pages, two foldouts, and two color figures. The total number of pages for volume 6 is 1,130, a substantial increase above the 852 for volume 5. As was reported last year, some of the papers tend to be somewhat longer than in previous issues and they are more scientific in character—on the order of preliminary reports rather than mere outlines of activities and character of data. The income from sales of the Bulletin has increased substantially in the last year, indicating its wider acceptance as a source of early information. Attempts have been made to publish the translations promptly, a considerable improvement over the earlier situation when the translation and production of editions were several years behind the time of their receipt. The number of subscribers is now 152; another 20 copies are supplied to the National Science Foundation under the grant provisions. The subscription rate for volume 6 is $40; the journal may be ordered from the American Geophysical Union, Suite 435, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. * Cf. Antarctic Journal, vol. II, no. 5, p. 207-208.
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Volume 7, Polychaeta Myzostomidae and Sedentaria of Antarctica, 1966, 158 p., $10. Volume 8, Antarctic Soils and Soil Forming Processes, 1966, 177 p., $10. Volume 9, Studies in Antarctic Meteorology, 1966, 231 p., $14.
Translation of the Soviet Antarctic Expedition Information Bulletin WALDO E. SMITH American Geophysical Union At the time of our last report,* we had completed the publication of volume 5 (bulletins 43-54 inclusive) of this translated series, and had started work on volume 6 (bulletins 55-66), for which the receipt of issues has been slow. As of this writing (June 1968), number 66 has just been received and is in the process of translation. Also as of this date, the numbers through 65 had been translated and those through 62 had been published. It is expected that this volume will be completed by mid- or late summer 1968. The number of pages per bulletin has remained comparatively high, reaching a maximum in number 65, which contained 168 printed pages, two foldouts, and two color figures. The total number of pages for volume 6 is 1,130, a substantial increase above the 852 for volume 5. As was reported last year, some of the papers tend to be somewhat longer than in previous issues and they are more scientific in character—on the order of preliminary reports rather than mere outlines of activities and character of data. The income from sales of the Bulletin has increased substantially in the last year, indicating its wider acceptance as a source of early information. Attempts have been made to publish the translations promptly, a considerable improvement over the earlier situation when the translation and production of editions were several years behind the time of their receipt. The number of subscribers is now 152; another 20 copies are supplied to the National Science Foundation under the grant provisions. The subscription rate for volume 6 is $40; the journal may be ordered from the American Geophysical Union, Suite 435, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. * Cf. Antarctic Journal, vol. II, no. 5, p. 207-208.
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