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Book Synopsis: More than any other locale, the Pacific Ocean has been the meeting place between humans and whales. From Indigenous Pacific peoples who built lives and cosmologies around whales, to Euro-American whalers who descended upon the Pacific during the nineteenth century, and to the new forms of human-cetacean partnerships that have emerged from the late twentieth century, the relationship between these two species has been central to the ocean's history.
Across Species and Cultures: Whales, Humans, and Pacific Worlds offers for the first time a critical, wide-ranging geographical and temporal look at the varieties of whale histories in the Pacific. The essay contributors, hailing from around the Pacific, present a wealth of fascinating stories while breaking new methodological ground in environmental history, women's history, animal studies, and Indigenous ontologies. In the process they reveal previously hidden aspects of the story of Pacific whaling, including the contributions of Indigenous people to capitalist whaling, the industry's exceptionally far-reaching spread, and its overlooked second life as a global, industrial slaughter in the twentieth century.
While pointing to striking continuities in whaling histories around the Pacific, Across Species and Cultures also reveals deep tensions: between environmentalists and Indigenous peoples, between ideas and realities, and between the North and South Pacific. The book delves in unprecedented ways into the lives and histories of whales themselves. Despite the worst ravages of commercial and industrial whaling, whales survived two centuries of mass killing in the Pacific. Their perseverance continues to nourish many human communities around and in the Pacific Ocean where they are hunted as commodities, regarded as signs of wealth and power, act as providers and protectors, but are also ancestors, providing a bridge between human and nonhuman worlds.
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Unlock the captivating stories and untold histories of the deep blue with "Across Species and Cultures: Whales, Humans, and Pacific Worlds". Dive into a world where the Pacific Ocean serves as the ultimate stage for the meeting of whales and humans, transcending boundaries of species and cultures. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of narratives as our expert essay contributors, representing diverse backgrounds from across the Pacific, shed light on the fascinating relationship between these magnificent creatures and the people who inhabit the shores.
This groundbreaking book goes beyond traditional historiography, digging deep into the geographical and temporal dimensions of whale histories in the Pacific. Discover the integral role Indigenous Pacific peoples played in shaping the landscape and cosmology surrounding whales. Uncover the untold tales of Euro-American whalers and their fateful encounters during the nineteenth century. Then, embark on a journey through time to witness the birth of new human-cetacean partnerships in the late twentieth century.
Prepare to be captivated by riveting narratives that traverse environmental history, women's history, animal studies, and Indigenous ontologies. These narratives not only shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of Indigenous people to capitalist whaling but also expose the hidden legacy of whaling as a global industrial slaughter in the twentieth century. Experience the tension between environmentalists and Indigenous peoples and gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics in the North and South Pacific.
But beyond the human stories, "Across Species and Cultures" delves into the lives and histories of whales themselves. Witness their indomitable spirit as they survive centuries of mass killing despite the ravages of commercial and industrial whaling. These majestic creatures continue to inspire and nourish human communities around the Pacific, serving as symbols of wealth, power, providers, protectors, and even a bridge between human and nonhuman worlds.
Experience the awe-inspiring connection between humans and whales and the enduring legacy that spans across species and cultures, encompassing the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. Join us on this extraordinary journey and discover the untold stories waiting to be unveiled within the pages of "Across Species and Cultures: Whales, Humans, and Pacific Worlds".
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