The No1 Ethical retailer for Books, CD’s, DVD’s & Games
30 Day Refund Guarantee

Harpoon: Into The Heart Of Whaling

Harpoon: Into The Heart Of Whaling

by Andrew Darby (Author)

  • Used

    Paperback 2008

    $11.63
Synopsis

To many, the whale is a majestic mammal, the 'mind in the ocean'. What were once whaling towns have become homes to hordes of devoted whale watchers, and whaling, for the most part, was thought to have been vanquished. It was just a matter of waiting for those few misguided nations still whaling to come to their senses. That never happened. Instead, the whalers came back. In 1987, the first full year after the worldwide moratorium on commercial whaling was agreed to, 100 whales were killed on the end of grenade-tipped harpoons. In 2005, the figure was around 2,500. Harpoon reveals the political machinations and manipulation at the highest levels that have allowed some countries, particularly Japan, to continue hunting whales against the wishes of the world, with the IWC powerless to stop the slaughter.

$11.63

Save:$0.69 (6%)

Quantity

1 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 312
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: No Imprint
Published: 02 Oct 2008
ISBN 10: 1741146119
ISBN 13: 9781741146110
Book Overview: Includes up to the minute coverage of recent dramatic developments in whaling Covers the history and future of international whaling Tells the stories of every species of whale that have been hunted to near extinction as well as the latest science on the lives of whales Author is a reporter on environmental issues and Antarctica for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald; he frequently attends IWC meetings No journalist anywhere is closer to the politics of whaling - for fifteen years he has travelled the world investigating the story Includes Japanese whalers' own stories.

Media Reviews
Science Books & Films , October 2008 A very thorough study...Its style is very readable, and it makes a good story. Choice , December 08 [A] disturbing, dramatic, richly researched book...Darby describes in sharp detail the story of this ongoing conflict...Highly recommended. All readers, especially students of international law, whale watchers, and concerned citizens. Earth Island Journal , April 2010 Andrew Darby is one of the world's best-informed journalists when it comes to whaling issues...[He] has created a niche for himself by following the meetings of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) year after year. In his new(ish) book, Harpoon , he shows off his expertise as he uncovers the full dysfunction of this odd global institution...Darby tells his tale with passion and verve.
Author Bio
Andrew Darby is a Fairfax journalist who writes for both the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. He lives in Tasmania.