Elliot (political science, Australian National U.) examines the development of the environmental protection regime established under the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, the negotiation and demise of the Minerals Convention in 1989, and the negotiation of the Protocol on Environmental Protection. She explores the roles of state bureaucrats, the scientific community, and non-governmental organizations. Appendices include the Antarctic Treaty and protocols and amendments. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.