The Unnatural History of the Sea
$93.53
- Paperback
456 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2009
Summary
Humanity can make short work of the oceans’ creatures. As Callum M. Roberts reveals in The Unnatural History of the Sea, the oceans’ bounty didn’t disappear overnight. While today’s fishing industry is ruthlessly efficient, intense exploitation began not in the modern era, or even with the dawn of industrialization, but in the 11th century in medieval Europe.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781597265775 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1597265772 |
| Author: | Callum Roberts |
| Publisher: | Island Press |
| Imprint: | Island Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 456 |
| Edition: | 0002nd |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2009 |
| Weight: | 630g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 153mm |
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Critics Review
“Well-documented and objective study of the history of fishing and overfishing since the 11th century….”
“The Unnatural History of the Sea is not just another lament over bygone environmental conditions. Roberts highlights the value of conservation efforts, such as marine reserves (areas off-limits to fishing), reminding readers that an awareness of history is essential to designing such programs.”– “Audubon”“The accounts presented in The Unnatural History of the Sea provide compelling comparison benchmarks and expose the harm done by mankind’s continued view of wildlife solely as commodity.”– “Honolulu Advertiser”
About The Author
Callum Roberts
Callum M. Roberts is professor of marine conservation at the University of York in England. He is a prolific author and researcher, and has advised the U.S., British, and Caribbean governments on the creation of marine reserves.
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