Alastair Couper: 2 books
Fishers and Plunderers
Theft, Slavery and Violence at Sea
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2015
In Fishers and Plunderers, Alastair Couper, Hance D. Smith and Bruno Ciceri focus on the exploitation of fish and fishers alike in a global industry driven by profits, with little consideration given to either resource conservation or human rights. With vast overprovision of vessels and shortages...
by Alastair Couper
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2015
This book, originally published in 1972, discusses the impact of technological change in sea transport on trade links, shipping routes and economic activities. A brief historical perspective illustrates the vital role of the sea transport in the ancient and medieval worlds and the influence of merchant...