Social and cultural aspects of sealing in Atlantic Canada
By: Peter A. Sinclair ... [et al.].
Contributors: Sinclair, Peter R., 1947-; Memorial University of Newfoundland. Institute of Social and Economic Research.; Royal Commission on Seals and the Sealing Industry in Canada.
Series: ISER report series -- no. 5; ISER report (1987) -- no. 5.
Publisher: Institute of Social and Economic Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Published: 1989
Place of publication: [St. John's]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 66
Subjects: Sealing -- Social aspects -- Atlantic Provinces.; Sealing -- Economic aspects -- Atlantic Provinces.
Description: This report examines the social and cultural impact of sealing around Canada's Atlantic coast. Identifies four different groups: Inuit, landsmen, longliner operators, and offshore sealers. Considers the contribution of sealing to the functioning of individual households and communities.
Notes: "Report prepared as part of the Royal Commission on Seals and the Sealing Industry in Canada."

Includes bibliographical references.