Japanese Whaling?

End of an Era

Autor*innen

• Arne Kalland
• Brian Moeran

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Ethnographie
• Regionale & Exilliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

Mehr zum Buch

Exploring the history of Japanese whaling, this comprehensive account delves into the cultural significance of whaling practices and their impact on local communities. It examines the organizational structure of whaling operations, the influence of whaling companies on economies, and the whale's role in community identity through rituals and traditions. Additionally, the book addresses broader political and environmental concerns related to whaling, highlighting the tensions between cultural heritage and contemporary challenges.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Paperback