The Atlantic Walrus: Multidisciplinary Insights Into Human-Animal Interactions Contributor(s): Keighley, Xénia (Editor), Olsen, Morten Tange (Editor), Jordan, Peter (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0128174307 ISBN-13: 9780128174302 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $114.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2021 |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Marine Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Animal Husbandry |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.5" W x 9.2" (1.60 lbs) 344 pages |
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Publisher Description: The Atlantic Walrus: Multidisciplinary insights into human-animal interactions addresses the key dimensions of long-term human walrus interactions across the Atlantic Arctic and subarctic regions, over the past millennia. This book brings together research from across the social and natural sciences to explore walrus biology, human culture, environmental conditions and their reciprocal effects. Together, 13 chapters of this book reconstruct the early evolution of walruses, walrus biology, the cultural significance and ecological impact of prehistoric and indigenous hunting practices, as well as the effects of commercial hunting and international trade. This book also examines historic and ongoing management strategies and, the importance of new research methodologies in revealing hitherto unknown details of the past, and concludes by discussing the future for Atlantic walruses in the face of climate change and increased human activities in the Arctic. This volume is an ideal resource for those who are seeking to understand an iconic Arctic species and its long and complex relationship with humans. This includes individuals and researchers with a personal or professional connection to walruses or the Arctic, as well as marine biologists, zoologists, conservationists, paleontologists, archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, indigenous communities, natural resource managers and government agencies. |