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The History of Aquaculture
Colin Nash
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Description for The History of Aquaculture
Hardcover. The History of Aquaculture is a comprehensive history of the practices and technologies used in captive fish production from its small scale prehistoric roots through to the large-scale industrialized practices of today. Thirteen chapters take readers chronologically through the evolution of this important discipline. Series: United States Aquaculture Society Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 176 x 15. Weight in Grams: 626.
Aquaculture has become of the fastest growing segments of agriculture around the world, but until recently many people have been unaware of its existence. The practice of raising fish is centuries old with a rich history of techniques and scientific advances. The History of Aquaculture traces the development of fish farming from its ancient roots to the technologically advanced methods of today.
Aquaculture has become of the fastest growing segments of agriculture around the world, but until recently many people have been unaware of its existence. The practice of raising fish is centuries old with a rich history of techniques and scientific advances. The History of Aquaculture traces the development of fish farming from its ancient roots to the technologically advanced methods of today.
The History of Aquaculture is a comprehensive history of captive fish production from its small scale prehistoric roots through to the large-scale industrialized practices of today. Thirteen chapters take readers chronologically through the evolution of this important ... Read more
Informative and engaging, The History of Aquaculture will broadly appeal to aquaculture scientists, researchers, professionals, and students.
Special Features:
- Comprehensive history of advances in aquaculture production from prehistoric origins to industrialized practices
- Written by a revered scientists with decades of experience working in the aquaculture field
- Engaging and informative it will broadly appeal to individuals involved in all facets of aquaculture
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Iowa State University Press United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Series
United States Aquaculture Society Series
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9780813821634
SKU
V9780813821634
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99-50
About Colin Nash
Colin E. Nash has worked in aquaculture research for more than four decades, In addition, he was the chief editor for Aquaculture for ten years; the director of the program for FAO Aquaculture Development, the technical director of France's Cofrepêche, and finally most recently NOAA.
Reviews for The History of Aquaculture
"The lively narrative style, along with the inclusion of numerous anecdotes, makes The History of Aquaculture a very easy book to read; ideal for summer reading while sitting on the veranda on a sunny afternoon. The book should have a broad appeal to all who wish to gain some insight into the way that aquaculture has developed and advanced over ... Read more