Nansen Explorer and Humanitarian [Paperback]

Nansen: Explorer and Humanitarian is a well-researched book intended for the general public as well as students of international politics.Nansen chronicles the life of Fridtjof Nansenvisionary, explorer, researcher, diplomat, and humanist. This book addresses Nansens contributions to arctic exploration as well as his political efforts regarding prisoners of war and refugees across Europe.Visionary, explorer, researcher, diplomat, humanistFridtjof Nansen was no ordinary man. Nansen was a dedicated scientist who made an outstanding contribution to marine zoology and oceanography, an audacious adventurer who pushed our knowledge of the Arctic to new frontiers, and an indefatigable savior of human beings displaced by conflict. As a young man Nansen led two successful polar expeditions and became a national hero, participating in the birth pangs of his countryNorway. As a respected international elder statesman he began a new career in 1919 by bringing home hundreds of thousands of prisoners-of-war from the remotest corners of Europe and Siberia. He created the Nansen Passport for stateless people under his responsibility and sought to give the Armenian people a secure homeland. For his efforts in favor of prisoners of war, famine relief and Russian refugees, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922.PrefaceForewordChapter 1: Nansen the ExplorerEarly DaysThe Crossing of GreenlandThe Voyage of the FramThe Dash for the PoleNorway Finds a HeroChapter 2: Nansen the DiplomatA New RoleA Trip to Russia and the USANansen and the League of NationsThe Sequel to the WarSetting Up the League of NationsSowing the Seeds of Future ProblemsChapter 3: The Prisoners-of-War in SiberiaGetting to Grips with the ProblemNansen as High CommissionerNansen AcceptsGetting the Prisoners HomeWhere Were the Prisoners Located?Financial MattersProgress at LastNansenhilfeSuccessWho Gets the Credit?Chapter 4: The Russian Revolution and Its AftermathDiscontent in RussiaFamine in RussiaThe Search l£P