From Abundance to Scarcity A History of U. S. Marine Fisheries Policy

Name: From Abundance to Scarcity A History of U. S. Marine Fisheries Policy
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ISBN: 9781559637060

ISBN-10: 1559637064

ISBN-13: 9781559637060

Edition: 2nd 2001

Authors: Michael L. Weber

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The management of coastal and ocean fisheries is highly contentious. Industry interests focus on maximizing catches while conservationists and marine scientists have become increasingly concerned about dramatic declines in fish stocks and the health of ecosystems. Besides attempting to mediate among these interests, government agencies have pursued their own agendas, which have often lagged behind shifts in scientific understanding and public attitudes about the productivity of the oceans and uses of marine wildlife.From Abundance to Scarcityexamines the historical evolution of U.S. fisheries policy and institutions from the late 19th century to the present day, with an emphasis on changes…

Book details

List price: $41.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Island Press
Publication date: 11/1/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Abundance



The Sciences



Industry's Partner



Manufacturing Fish



International Affairs



A Revolution in Management



Scarcity



Precautionary Science and the ESA



New Values, New Roles



Agency Resistance



Science, Uncertainty, and the Politics of Scarcity



Reinventing the Revolution


Conclusion


Sources


Index