Fishing Societies

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Abstract

This article discusses the place of fishing activities and coastal economies in social scientific thought, some of the major issues developed in the relevant literature, and recent trends in maritime anthropology; the category of fishing; natural and social models of fishing activities and coastal communities; gender relations; ecological knowledge; resource management; and the revitalized ocean.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages226-229
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780080970875
ISBN (Print)9780080970868
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Mar 2015

Bibliographical note

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Other keywords

  • Biology
  • Fishing
  • Fishing quotas
  • Gender
  • Hunting and gathering
  • Maritime anthropology
  • Natural models
  • Practical skills
  • Resource management
  • Traditional knowledge

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