Inuit, Whaling, and Sustainability (Contemporary Native American Communities)
Publisher: AltaMira Press
Published: August 31, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Textbook Binding
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780761990635
Subjects: Anthropology; Conservation of wildlife & habitats; Fisheries & related industries; Pollution & threats to the environment; Sustainability; Whaling; Industries - General; Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies; Nature; Business / Economics / Finance; Sociology; North America; Inuit; Anthropology - General; Social Science / Anthropology / General; Environmental Conservation & Protection - General; Social Science; Fishing; Government policy; Social conditions
Description: Inuit, Whaling, and Sustainability is based on extensive ethnographic, ecological, and policy research sponsored by the Inuit Circumpolar Conference. It presents Inuit perspectives on the integral role whales play in cultural, economic, philosophical, and nutritional aspects of Inuit life. As a unique example of interdisciplinary and collaborative research, it is a model for development studies, environmental policy and science, community studies, and Native studies.