Description
Politicians called for wars, navies were dispatched with guns at the ready, vessels were seized at sea, and violence erupted at sea. Yet, the battle over baitfish was not simply a diplomatic or political affair. Fishermen from hundreds of villages along the coastline of Atlantic Canada and New England played essential roles in the construction of legal authority that granted or denied access to these profitable bait fisheries.
Fishing a Borderless Sea illustrates how everyday laborers created a complex system of environmental stewardship that enabled them to control the local resources while also allowing them access into the larger global economy.
About the Author
Brian J. Payne is an Assistant Professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, where he teaches courses in environmental and maritime history.
Book Information
ISBN 9780870138744
Author Brian J. Payne
Format Paperback
Page Count 164
Imprint Michigan State University Press
Publisher Michigan State University Press
Weight(grams) 272g