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The Bay Shrimpers of Texas - Rural Fisherman in a Global Economy (Paperback, New)
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The Bay Shrimpers of Texas - Rural Fisherman in a Global Economy (Paperback, New)
Series: Rural America
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Shrimpers who fish the shallow coastal waters of Texas fight a
constant battle for survival--contending with shrimpers who fish
the deeper gulf waters, competing with weekend sportsmen, wrangling
with government regulations, and dodging environmentalists'
incriminations. Add competition from the international market, an
ominous threat frequently overlooked by bay fishermen, and the
shrimpers; chances of winning--at least with their current
lifestyle intact--are slim. In The Bay Shrimpers of Texas, Lee
Maril explores the successes and failures of the shrimpers who
prowl remote bays, rivers, and estuaries for their livelihoods.
Through random sample surveys of fishermen, participant
observation, and historical analysis, he examines the political,
economic, and social realities confronting the shrimpers and their
families. Legal and environmental constraints, price instability,
work hazards and benefits (only one percent of the shrimpers
surveyed had health insurance), rivalry with gulf and sport
shrimpers, and conflict with Vietnamese refugees are all factors
that affect the outlook for shrimping. Portraying the shrimpers'
lives on land and water, Maril describes their boats, equipment,
and various fishing strategies (both legal and illegal) used to
survive in an increasingly competitive occupation. He gives an
in-depth and personal look at an industry that in many ways has
changed little over the last century and in others has haphazardly
evolved as it enters into a ruthlessly competitive world
marketplace. The prospects for bay fishing--a vital part of the
cultural identity and tradition of many small coastal towns--are
uncertain. By examining the past and clearing up misperceptions and
myths, Maril provides valuable insight into not just the future
survival or demise of one industry in a global economy, but the
future of small business as a whole.
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