Abalone : The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish /
"From rocky coves at Mendocino and Monterey to San Diego's reefs, abalone have held a cherished place in California culture for millennia. Prized for iridescent shells and delectable meat, these unique shellfish inspired indigenous artisans, bohemian writers, California cuisine, and the po...
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Corvallis, OR :
Oregon State University Press,
2020.
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Colección: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction: A mollusk with charisma
- A storied shell (70 million years BP-1850)
- The abalone century (1850-1962)
- Scarcity (1939-1985)
- Crisis (1980-1997)
- Imperiled (1997-2019)
- Conclusion: Poised at the brink.