Japanese Whaling?: End of an Era

by Brian Moeran, Arne Kalland, Kalland

Book Overview

This book gives a social anthropological account of whaling culture in Japan. When originally published this was the first comprehensive account in English of the history of Japanese whaling, showing how it has given rise to a particular culture. The volume discusses what happens when that culture is threatened. At the same time as explaining the work organization of those involved in whaling, the role of whaling companies in local and national...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415588197
• ISBN13: 9780415588195
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"