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Overfishing in the North Atlantic since 1880

Álvaro Garrido, David Starkey

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English

De Gruyter Oldenbourg
07 September 2020

20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Industrialisation & industrial history; Fisheries & related industries; Oceanography (seas)

"This collective book is a multidisciplinary approach on a key-topic for our common future: overfishing. The focus is addressed to the ""Atlantic World"", considering the main oceanic geography in which this problem born in the early 20th century. The volume offers a wide range of contributions from experts on the topic covering the most relevant areas of the Atlantic and explaining important case studies on overfishing recent history. Written in a historical perspective, the book looks for institutional regulatory solutions based on multilateral solutions and scientific advising. Founders thought on the topic and the understanding’s evolution of the overfishing problem are mainly considered. This book is an accessible synthesis on overfishing history especially recommended for social scientists, historians, biologists, decision-makers and committed citizens."

Edited by: Álvaro Garrido, David Starkey
Imprint: De Gruyter Oldenbourg
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9783110637588
ISBN 10: 3110637588
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 07 September 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Álvaro Garrido, University of Coimbra, Portugal; David J. Starkey, Emeritus Professor of Maritime History, University of Hull, England.