Ecological approaches within maritime anthropology are reviewed, particularly those concerned wit... more Ecological approaches within maritime anthropology are reviewed, particularly those concerned with resource management in fisheries and characterized by certain assumptions of systems ecology. The systems ecology approach used in anthropology exhibits certain problems, including the assumption of equilibria, the tendency to restrict analyses to immediate and “natural” environmental relations, and the reification of analytical systems. Under the rubric of “people ecology,” data from research among commercial fishermen of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, are used to explore an alternative that emphasizes people rather than systems as starting points for study, and underscores the role of larger social and political processes in affecting local man — environment relations.
The coastal township flood hazard examined in this paper has developed over the last three decade... more The coastal township flood hazard examined in this paper has developed over the last three decades. It amounts to an environmental problem that is "owned" by no one, however clear institutional pre-cursors can be identified. Clearly, there is lack of integration between catchment and coastal management responsibilities. Specifically, it is argued that, since the 1970s, vulnerability to flooding at Lakes
Ecological approaches within maritime anthropology are reviewed, particularly those concerned wit... more Ecological approaches within maritime anthropology are reviewed, particularly those concerned with resource management in fisheries and characterized by certain assumptions of systems ecology. The systems ecology approach used in anthropology exhibits certain problems, including the assumption of equilibria, the tendency to restrict analyses to immediate and “natural” environmental relations, and the reification of analytical systems. Under the rubric of “people ecology,” data from research among commercial fishermen of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, are used to explore an alternative that emphasizes people rather than systems as starting points for study, and underscores the role of larger social and political processes in affecting local man — environment relations.
The coastal township flood hazard examined in this paper has developed over the last three decade... more The coastal township flood hazard examined in this paper has developed over the last three decades. It amounts to an environmental problem that is "owned" by no one, however clear institutional pre-cursors can be identified. Clearly, there is lack of integration between catchment and coastal management responsibilities. Specifically, it is argued that, since the 1970s, vulnerability to flooding at Lakes
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