Crisis in the World's Fisheries: People, Problems, and Policies

by James R. McGoodwin

Overview

A Stanford UniversityPress classic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780804717908
Publisher:	Stanford University Press
Publication date:	01/01/1991
Edition description:	1
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

Editorial Reviews

"McGoodwin critically examines accepted fisheries management practices and advocates alternative approaches that would situate the social and economic needs of fishers at the forefront of policy considerations. Yet, the book is much more than that. As the title indicates, McGoodwin's book is sweeping in its coverage. It addresses virtually every aspect of fisheries—cultural, economic, political, and environmental. . . . It is a good introductory book for persons, no matter their discipline or profession, who are interested in natural resource management. . . . On the other hand, McGoodwin has provided a valuable service for all by pulling together in one place an extensive and timely review of the fisheries literature."—Natural Resources and Environmental Administration

"It is difficult to disagree with McGoodwin's overall argument: contemporary fisheries management must change. His book provides a broad review of fisheries management policies and an important prescription for an ailing industry and way of life. It is written in a style that commends itself to fishers, fisheries managers, and academics alike. It is an important book whose audience is sure to extend far beyond the bounds of maritime anthropologists."—American Anthropologist

From the Publisher

This two volume set should be a basic reference tool for any student of political science or foreign affairs. It discusses and attempts to quantify every crisis in the last 80 years. Wonderful indexes and cross-references. Alkaline paper. With current practices, says McGoodwin (anthropology, U. of Colorado), the harvest of the seas is nearing its upper limit. Drawing on examples from around the world, industrial and nonindustrial, he describes fishers--their cultures and attitude; surveys the theory and practice of fishery management, noting particular problems; and proposes improvements designed to promote resource protection and higher yields in the future. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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