Prochaska Fred (2 results)

Softcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Sound binding. Clean, off-white pages. Wraps have light shelf wear. ; Contents: Sissenwine, "The Uncertain Environment of Fishery Scientists and Managers." Gates, "Principal Types of Uncertainty in Fishing Operations." Prochaska, "Principal Types of Uncertainty in Seafood Processing and Marketing." Bockstael, "Uncertainty about Consumption and Consumer Uncertainty." Anderson, "Uncertainty in the Fisheries Management Process." Hannesson, "Fisheries Management and Uncertainty." Frost, "Fisheries Management and Uncertainty within the EEC." Opaluch and Bockstael, "Behavioral Modeling and Fisheries Management." ; 9.0" tall; 120 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the dramatic rise of the Florida spiny lobster industry during the 20th century, offering a fascinating glimpse into the economics of a resource-dependent business. The author analyzes the factors driving the industryââ â¢s growth, including increases in landings, prices, and fishing effort. This deep dive into the industryââ â¢s evolution sheds light on the complex relationship between supply and demand, fishing practices, and the health of the lobster population. The book meticulously examines the interplay of labor and capital, analyzing trends in the number of fishermen, boats, vessels, and traps employed, revealing how these elements have shifted over time. The book ultimately provides a detailed account of the industryââ â¢s development, emphasizing the economic and ecological pressures that have shaped it. Ultimately, this book underscores the dynamic interplay between resource extraction, market forces, and environmental considerations within the context of a booming industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.