Revised edition of the practical and definitive guide to everything the independent traveller and expedition planner needs to know. Established as the best guide to all aspects of expedition planning, with articles by over 40 specialists from the world of science and exploration. Chapters cover expedition research projects in tropical forests/wetlands/savannas/arid zones/arctic zones, fieldwork techniques, fundraising, photography, medicine, communication etc. Includes directories of reference sources, funding bodies & equipment suppliers and manufacturers. Highly useful.
`Don't even think of leaving home without it', Redmond O'Hanlon.