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5.0 out of 5 stars regard lucide sur l'etat des stocks de morue. Oct 13 2011
By caribou
Format: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
By Rodge TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format: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
By J. head
Format: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
1.0 out of 5 stars beware with explosive fish
Originality and patriotism are good things. Cod and his fishing also is. But that definitely isn't by nothing good it's to say that Basques are a special and almost unique race in... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2002 by Carlos Vazquez Quintana
3.0 out of 5 stars Let's Kill All the Cod
"Cod the Fish etc." is a breezy informative read especially for those interested in some of the driving forces to early trade patterns between the continent, new world and West... Read more
Published on Feb 12 2002 by Jack Nagy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book. About cod.
Hmmm... not sure I can explain why I wanted to read this book. I mean, its about cod. A fish. And a rather unimpressive-looking one at that. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2002 by Stephen Paul Ryder
5.0 out of 5 stars It's the little things that surprise you
If I hadn't read Mark Kurlansky's Cod, I wouldn't have known the vital role cod played in the settlement of North America. Read more
Published on Feb 2 2002 by A. KAPLAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fish Story!
A book about a fish? Who knew?

I had no idea how BIG a role the simple cod played in literally reshaping the globe. Read more

Published on Jan 5 2002 by "mbcycle1"
5.0 out of 5 stars I hate fish, but I loved this book
This book was excellent. Kurlansky has taken a modest topic and followed it into all aspects of its existence and history. Read more
Published on Dec 21 2001 by David Revelle
5.0 out of 5 stars So help me Cod...
Kurlansky does a wonderful job of showing how a seemingly insignificant fish is intertwined with our history, our culture, and our future. Read more
Published on Dec 4 2001 by T. Ross
4.0 out of 5 stars My what big fish you have.
Cool book. Very readable. Cod takes a look at exploration of the New World from a different and refreshing perspective- fish as prime motivation for exploration/settlement/ecomomic... Read more
Published on Nov 22 2001 by Mark D. Smith
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