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5.0 out of 5 stars regard lucide sur l'etat des stocks de morue., Oct 13 2011

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This review is from: Cod: A Biography Of The Fish That Changed The World (Paperback)

this book anticipate the sad future of many animals and fish species.(atlantic salmon, snow crab,northern whale (narwal)
it is a great book written by a great author.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A short and sweet little book that will educate you as well, Feb 14 2011

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This review is from: Cod: A Biography Of The Fish That Changed The World (Paperback)

A short, not overly belabored overview of the history of cod fishing and the politics and economic factors that impact the situation to this day. One gets the impression of not overly ethical predators (men) pursuing their own gain without any clear view, or a desire for a clear view, of the consequences. This is not a judgmental book, however. Rather one gets the sense of regret for what has been lost.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and informative , but ..., Jun 16 2004

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This review is from: Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World (Audio Cassette)

This book is another interesting and informative, but narrow subject history book of the type this author prefers to write. In some sections it poses as a cookbook. I was irritated by the amount of text actually devoted to Codfish recipes, when what I purchased was a historical type book . The author has a very good writing style. The book covers the early history of some cultures that took advantage of this bottom dwelling fish prized for its unique white meat. The Codfish affected these early cultures as it still does today, where regional and national economies are suffering from the impact of worldwide diminishing Codfish stocks in spite of some sporadic conservation measures.
This reader recommends ignoring the all too frequent codfish recipes interspersed with the good historical information. This book makes for a fine compact interesting history of man's relationship with the Codfish. Ignore the historical section and I suppose it would be a passable Codfish cookbook.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a dish!
This book has to be one of the most entertaining history texts in, well, history. I couldn't put it down. What a joy!

Published on Nov 21 2002 by Jill Bernard

4.0 out of 5 stars Great fish story
If you enjoy popular nonfiction such as The Perfect Storm, Longitude, or A Walk in the Woods, you'll enjoy this book. Read more

Published on May 15 2002 by Ken Zirkel