{"product_id":"the-history-of-aquaculture-isbn-9780813821634","title":"The History of Aquaculture","description":"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. \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e traces the development of fish farming from its ancient roots to the technologically advanced methods of today.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e 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 discipline. Chapters cover key periods of advancement and trace changes in the field from subsistence fish farming in the Middle Ages through the efforts to build global capacity for fish production to meet the needs of the world's ever growing population.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformative and engaging, \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e will broadly appeal to aquaculture scientists, researchers, professionals, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive history of advances in aquaculture production from prehistoric origins to industrialized practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a revered scientists with decades of experience working in the aquaculture field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and informative it will broadly appeal to individuals involved in all facets of aquaculture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAbstract.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Fish and Shellfish as Food.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Seeds in Antiquity (2000 bc to ad 500).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Subsistence Farming through the Middle Ages (500–1450).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 The Slow Dawn of Science (1450–1900).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Roots of Modern Aquaculture (1750–1880).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Farming the Sea (1880–1920).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Fifty Lost Years (1900–1950).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Aquaculture in a World at War (1935–1945).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Postwar Pioneering (1950–1970).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Uncontrolled Expansion (1965–1975).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Rise of the Institutions (1970–1980).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Building Global Capacity (1980–2000).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Modern Times (twenty-first century).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEnd Note.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \"The lively narrative style, along with the inclusion of numerous anecdotes, makes \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e 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 the centuries.\" (Aquaculture International, 2011)  \u003cp\u003e\"This work will be a useful resource for colleges with such courses. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals\/practitioners. \" (Choice, July 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eColin E. Nash\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in aquaculture research for more than four decades, In addition, he was the chief editor for \u003ci\u003eAquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e for ten years; the director of the program for FAO Aquaculture Development,  the technical director of France's  Cofrepêche, and finally most recently NOAA.  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. \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e traces the development of fish farming from its ancient roots to the technologically advanced methods of today.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e 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 discipline. Chapters cover key periods of advancement and trace changes in the field from subsistence fish farming in the Middle Ages through the efforts to build global capacity for fish production to meet the needs of the world's ever growing population.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformative and engaging, \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e will broadly appeal to aquaculture scientists, researchers, professionals, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive history of advances in aquaculture production from prehistoric origins to industrialized practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a revered scientists with decades of experience working in the aquaculture field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and informative it will broadly appeal to individuals involved in all facets of aquaculture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990258237669,"sku":"NP9780813821634","price":124.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813821634.jpg?v=1761787095","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-history-of-aquaculture-isbn-9780813821634","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}