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A wonderful book and a valuable resource for anyone interested in ocean fisheries and their future. aslaug asgeirsdottir, author of Who Gets What? Domestic Influences on International Negotiations Allocating Shared Resources <p> DeSombre and Barkin explain the complex reality of global fisheries in a clear and engaging manner. Their concise description of the problems caused by human exploitation of the oceans is tempered by a set of potential solutions that can be implemented by anyone - fishers, governments, consumers, and concerned people everywhere. D. G. Webster, Dartmouth University<p> Packed with facts and information, this wide-ranging book tells the tale of global fisheries in an easily accessible and engaging way. I can think of no better introduction to the subject. Dale Squires, NOAA Fisheries Service

A very readable and alarming account. Morning Star A wonderful book and a valuable resource for anyone interested in ocean fisheries and their future. Aslaug Asgeirsdottir, author of Who Gets What? Domestic Influences on International Negotiations Allocating Shared Resources DeSombre and Barkin explain the complex reality of global fisheries in a clear and engaging manner. Their concise description of the problems caused by human exploitation of the oceans is tempered by a set of potential solutions that can be implemented by anyone - fishers, governments, consumers, and concerned people everywhere. D. G. Webster, Dartmouth College Packed with facts and information, this wide-ranging book tells the tale of global fisheries in an easily accessible and engaging way. I can think of no better introduction to the subject. Dale Squires, NOAA Fisheries Service

A wonderful book and a valuable resource for anyone interested in ocean fisheries and their future. Aslaug Asgeirsdottir, author of Who Gets What? Domestic Influences on International Negotiations Allocating Shared Resources DeSombre and Barkin explain the complex reality of global fisheries in a clear and engaging manner. Their concise description of the problems caused by human exploitation of the oceans is tempered by a set of potential solutions that can be implemented by anyone - fishers, governments, consumers, and concerned people everywhere. D. G. Webster, Dartmouth University Packed with facts and information, this wide-ranging book tells the tale of global fisheries in an easily accessible and engaging way. I can think of no better introduction to the subject. Dale Squires, NOAA Fisheries Service

A great environmental case study. Once you've read this book, you'll be hooked. The Ecologist An ideal introduction to this subject that will appeal to a wide audience with an interest in the marine environment. Environment and Planning C A very readable and alarming account. Morning Star Any person interested in the history of commercial fisheries and their effects on marine stocks will be interested in Fish. The writing is very straightforward and the authors present a wide range of facts and information. Choice A wonderful book and a valuable resource for anyone interested in ocean fisheries and their future. Aslaug Asgeirsdottir, author of Who Gets What? Domestic Influences on International Negotiations Allocating Shared Resources DeSombre and Barkin explain the complex reality of global fisheries in a clear and engaging manner. Their concise description of the problems caused by human exploitation of the oceans is tempered by a set of potential solutions that can be implemented by anyone - fishers, governments, consumers, and concerned people everywhere. D. G. Webster, Dartmouth College Packed with facts and information, this wide-ranging book tells the tale of global fisheries in an easily accessible and engaging way. I can think of no better introduction to the subject. Dale Squires, NOAA Fisheries Service The book offers a wealth of up-to-date information, is fairly comprehensive, is well-written and will provide a valuable resource for scholarly and policy debates as well as in classrooms. Journal of Agrarian Change

A great environmental case study. Once you've read this book,you'll be hooked. The Ecologist An ideal introduction to this subject that will appeal to awide audience with an interest in the marine environment. Environment and Planning C A very readable and alarming account. Morning Star Any person interested in the history of commercial fisheriesand their effects on marine stocks will be interested inFish. The writing is very straightforward and the authorspresent a wide range of facts and information. Choice A wonderful book and a valuable resource for anyone interestedin ocean fisheries and their future. Aslaug Asgeirsdottir, author of Who GetsWhat? Domestic Influences on International Negotiations AllocatingShared Resources DeSombre and Barkin explain the complex reality of globalfisheries in a clear and engaging manner. Their concise descriptionof the problems caused by human exploitation of the oceans istempered by a set of potential solutions that can be implemented byanyone - fishers, governments, consumers, and concerned peopleeverywhere. D. G. Webster, Dartmouth College Packed with facts and information, this wide-ranging book tellsthe tale of global fisheries in an easily accessible and engagingway. I can think of no better introduction to the subject. Dale Squires, NOAA Fisheries Service

A wonderful book and a valuable resource for anyone interested in ocean fisheries and their future. aslaug asgeirsdottir, author of Who Gets What? Domestic Influences on International Negotiations Allocating Shared Resources <p> DeSombre and Barkin explain the complex reality of global fisheries in a clear and engaging manner. Their concise description of the problems caused by human exploitation of the oceans is tempered by a set of potential solutions that can be implemented by anyone - fishers, governments, consumers, and concerned people everywhere. D. G. Webster, Dartmouth University <p> Packed with facts and information, this wide-ranging book tells the tale of global fisheries in an easily accessible and engaging way. I can think of no better introduction to the subject. Dale Squires, NOAA Fisheries Service

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Elizabeth R. DeSombre is Frost Professor of Environmental Studies at Wellesley College. J. Samuel Barkin is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Florida.

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