An edition of Japanese whaling (1992)
Japanese whaling
end of an era?
By Arne Kalland
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Publish Date
1992
Publisher
Curzon Press
Language
eng
Pages
228
Description:
The aim of this book is to give a social anthropological account of whaling in Japan. Presents the history of Japanese whaling, showing how it has given rise to a particular kind of culture, and discusses what happens when that culture is threatened. Explains the work organization of those employed in whaling; the role of whaling companies in local and national economies; and the role of the whale in the establishment and maintenance of locacommunity identity (ritual, food, gift giving).