1st Edition

Japanese Whaling and the People Behind It A Look from Within

By Nadzeya Shutava Copyright 2024
142 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

142 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

142 Pages 23 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book explores the recent developments in global and Japanese whaling from the viewpoint of the members of the Japanese whaling community, a perspective that is largely neglected and misinterpreted. Japanese whaling has been one of the most contentious issues in global environmental governance in recent years, and Japan is often harshly criticized for its whaling programs. By distinguishing... Read more

1. Whaling dynamics throughout history  2. Historical and contemporary take on whaling  3. Conceptual and methodological framework  4. Conducting interviews and fieldwork in the context of Japanese whaling  5. The pillars of modern-day Japanese whaling  Conclusion. Japanese whaling for the country's whaling community and beyond

Biography

Nadzeya Shutava is a social science researcher residing and working in Washington, D.C., USA. She holds a Ph.D. in International and Advanced Japanese Studies from the University of Tsukuba, Japan.