Description
Winner of the George Perkins Marsh Award, American Society for Environmental History
A fascinating historical study of the decline of salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest
About the Author
Joseph E. Taylor III is assistant professor of history at Iowa State University. An environmental historian specializing in fisheries, he has also worked in the commercial fisheries of the northeast Pacific and Bering Sea.Winner of the George Perkins Marsh Award, American Society for Environmental History
Reviews
"Of the nearly dozen books written about Pacific salmon in the last few years, this is the best and most informative."
* Library Journal *"This is a benchmark book in the environmental history of the Pacific Northwest, one that breaks new ground and provides a model for future discussions in the field. . . . Everyone concerned about today's salmon conditions in the Pacific Northwest and the importance of historical agency in environmental affairs should read this book."
* Environmental History *Book Information
ISBN 9780295981147
Author Joseph E. Taylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint University of Washington Press
Publisher University of Washington Press
Weight(grams) 635g
