Japan's Whaling: The Politics of Culture in Historical Perspective
Author:   Hiroyuki Watanabe
Publisher:   Trans Pacific Press
ISBN:  

9781876843694


Pages:   222
Publication Date:   30 March 2009
Format:   Paperback
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Is Japanese whaling based on national culture and tradition? Hiroyuki Watanabe, a young sociologist, challenges this question by examining the history of whaling in modern Japan and a wide range of arguments over decades within the country. The book provides a detailed account of anti-whaling disturbances organized by fishermen in the early twentieth century, presents successful attempts to designate whales as protected species in pre-war years, and shows regional differences in whale-meat eating practices. It is a sober and critical analysis of the cultural defence of Japan's whaling industry.

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Author:   Hiroyuki Watanabe
Publisher:   Trans Pacific Press
Imprint:   Trans Pacific Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9781876843694


ISBN 10:   1876843691
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   30 March 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

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