Book by JEREMY CHERFAS
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
This book chronicles the history of commercial whaling, which began in the tenth century and saw stock after stock devastated. The twentieth century has seen mechanical slaughter and factory ships, while technology continues to bring more species under the gun. The author looks at the work of the International Whaling Commission, established after the Second World War to manage whale stocks. In 1982 the Commission declared a moratorium, but Jeremy Cherfax claims that, to date, it has presided over the destruction of whales, despite the campaigns of eco-saboteurs willing to break the law in order to uphold the principle that whales be allowed to live. The author describes the biology of whales, their varying species and sizes, their ability to dive to great depths, their uncanny skill of echo location, their feeding, mating and social habits. The author is Life Sciences Consultant to "New Scientist". In 1987 he was awarded the Cortina Ulisse prize for Science Writing for his book on ge netic engineering, "Man Made Life".
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,73
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR005402407
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR005436437
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL9948218
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: medimops, Berlin, Alemania
Condición: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Nº de ref. del artículo: M00370311426-G
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP60307165
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Nº de ref. del artículo: 3721525
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Eric James, Lewisporte, NL, Canada
Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good ++. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, 239 pages including drawings; book very gently used, gentle bump to spine top, very clean and unmarked throughout; DJ gently bumped, two very tiny tears. PLEASE NOTE: that the "Stock Image" provided by Abebooks next to my listing is utterly useless as it does not show the dust jacket. See also our listing for In the Heart of the Sea : The Epic True Story That Inspired Moby Dick. Nº de ref. del artículo: 041837
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: RIVERLEE BOOKS, Waltham Cross, HERTS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Fair. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Fair condition hard cover, with fair condition jacket, some wear to cover and spine, tanning to pages, otherwise in a good readable condition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 67253
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: Ken Jackson, Calgary, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition hardcover in dust jacket. 239 pp. Illustrated, references. Pages tanning otherwise Fine/Fine. Nº de ref. del artículo: 258588
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles
Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; [240]p : ill ; 24cm. Subjects; Organizations, international: International Whaling Commission (IWC). Zoology: mammals. Fisheries, regulation. Whaling. Whaling History. Cetacea. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 364487
Cantidad disponible: 1 disponibles