Abstract

Rögnvaldur Hannesson of Norwegian School of Economics reviews “Beyond the Tragedy in Global Fisheries,” by D. G. Webster. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “[1] Describes how the political economy of fisheries evolved and highlights key patterns and leverage points that are linked to sustainable transitions in specific fisheries, extending the analysis beyond the” “tragedy of the commons” to examine social-ecological systems and fisheries governance. [TOC] Discusses the economics of expansion; exploration; investment and innovation; opening new markets; the politics of response; exclusion; expansionary measures; conservation measures; countervailing forces; and the management treadmill. [back flap] Webster is Associate Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at Dartmouth College.”

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call