Jacques Cousteau--whales - Softcover

Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0810910462 ISBN 13: 9780810910461

Publisher: Irwin Professional Publishing, 1988

Synopsis

A profusion of illustrations, most in full color, illuminates the long history of mankind's fascination with whales. In addition to the most up-to-date scientific findings, the text presents historical information, mythology, poetry, and more. (Animals) GBC

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Language Notes:

Text: English, French (translation)

From Publishers Weekly:

Cousteau and Paccalet ( The Ocean World of Jacques Cousteau ) here demand an immediate halt to the whaling that continues worldwide. In a survey of the gradual depletions of whale populations, they argue credibly that the International Whaling Commission is controlled, in part, by the very interests that lead the slaughter and that the organization lacks the power to enforce its too lenient edicts. Much more than a well-founded protest, this comprehensive examination of all species of whales includes facts about physiology, migratory habits, patterns of socialization and communication, feeding methods and menu, sexual styles, childrearing procedures and life expectancy. A chapter on the whale in art, literature and religion is included; illuminated manuscripts of the story of Jonah are juxtaposed with Tlingit creation myths and Japanese haiku. Lavishly illustrated with photos that range from the breathtaking breach of the humpback whale to oceans red with blood, this well-researched, well-written study of the largest creatures on earth makes a convincing appeal for their protection.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Irwin Professional Publishing
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0810910462
• ISBN 13: 9780810910461
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280