Food From the Sea: The Economics and Politics of Ocean Fisheries

Food From the Sea: The Economics and Politics of Ocean Fisheries by Frederick W Bell. Published by Westview Press, Boulder, CO, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardbound, No DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine. Gift dedication inside front cover from ''Fred''. ISBN 089158403X. LCCN 77-28756. Westview Special Studies in Natural Resources and Energy Management. In this book, an exploration of the factors at work in determining the past, present, and future use of the sea as an important source of protein, the author provides an analysis of the current used of living marine resources and the prospects for and obstacle to obtaining maximum utilization. He covers such topics as the current exploitation levels of fishery stocks, fishery management and the new world order of extended fishery jurisdiction, the conflict between pollution and fishery resources, the potential for fish farming, the plight of the individual fishing firm, and alternative uses of fish resources (e.g., for recreational activities), and includes a critique of the role of the government in coming to grips with fishery problems. Illustrated. 380 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14465.