ISBN:
0-231-05156-5
,
978-0-231-05156-9
Language:
English
Pages:
x, 180 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Tabellen, Karte
DDC:
597.092/9811
Keywords:
Brasilien Amazonas-Gebiet
;
Fischerei
;
Wirtschaft
;
Wirtschaftliche Bedingungen
;
Sozialer Status
;
Folklore
;
Kulturwandel
;
Bibliografie
Description / Table of Contents:
Preface -- 1. Rationale, Study Area, and Methods -- 2. The Biophysical Setting Geomorphology, climate and hydrology, varzea forest, and seral vegetation, fish fauna of Amazon -- 3. The Socioeconomic EnvironmentAntiquity of man in the Itacoatiara area, socioeconomic status of fishermen, organization of fishing methods, species caught, biotopes fished -- 4. Fishing Methods and Catch per EffortDescription of fishing technologies, origins, seasonal variation of fishing methods, species caught, biotopes fished -- 5. Fish Yield and ConsumptionProductivity of fisheries, per capita consumption of fish, food avoidances and ecological significance, preparation of fish dishes, utilization of other aquatic fauna -- 6. Folklore and FishingMyths and legends of fishermen, significance in terms of protein availability and conservation of fish stocks -- 7. Impact of Cultural and Ecological Change on FisheriesThe impact of the breaking down of myths and legislation on conservation of fisheries, population increase, development projects and habitat destruction -- Appendices -- Notes -- References -- Index
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 159-171
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