Japanese whaling
1992
Kalland, Arne | Moeran, Brian
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).
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