File(s) under permanent embargo
Shackleton's enduring legacy
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 05:59 authored by Hurley, CSir Ernest Shackleton’s name is one forever associated with the Antarctic Heroic Era (1895–1922), the latter year being that of his death. Shackleton was an intrepid explorer, voyaging to Antarctica four times and is often compared to contemporary explorers Roald Amundsen, Douglas Mawson and Robert Falcon Scott. Shackleton’s achievements are a result of a combination of natural leadership and finely-tuned management skills, assisted by a strong element of luck. This paper explores Shackleton’s enduring legacy through the contemporary lens of scientific discovery and exploration, modern leadership training methods and management techniques, and observations of his influence upon Antarctic tourism, particularly “adventure” tourism.
History
Publication title
Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of TasmaniaVolume
148Pagination
61-67ISSN
0080-4703Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Royal Society of TasmaniaPlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
Copyright 2014 The Royal Society of TasmaniaRepository Status
- Restricted