{"product_id":"9780813821634","title":"The History of Aquaculture","description":"\u003ch3\u003eUnited States Aquaculture Society series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColin Nash\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Fisheries \u0026amp; Aquaculture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAquaculture has become of the fastest growing segments of agriculture around the world, but until recently many people have been unaware of its existence. The practice of raising fish is centuries old with a rich history of techniques and scientific advances. \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e traces the development of fish farming from its ancient roots to the technologically advanced methods of today.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive history of captive fish production from its small scale prehistoric roots through to the large-scale industrialized practices of today. Thirteen chapters take readers chronologically through the evolution of this important discipline. Chapters cover key periods of advancement and trace changes in the field from subsistence fish farming in the Middle Ages through the efforts to build global capacity for fish production to meet the needs of the world's ever growing population.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformative and engaging, \u003ci\u003eThe History of Aquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e will broadly appeal to aquaculture scientists, researchers, professionals, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive history of advances in aquaculture production from prehistoric origins to industrialized practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a revered scientists with decades of experience working in the aquaculture field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging and informative it will broadly appeal to individuals involved in all facets of aquaculture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eColin E. Nash\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in aquaculture research for more than four decades, In addition, he was the chief editor for \u003ci\u003eAquaculture\u003c\/i\u003e for ten years; the director of the program for FAO Aquaculture Development,  the technical director of France's  Cofrepêche, and finally most recently NOAA.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e08 February 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780813821634\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377934364812,"sku":"9780813821634","price":116.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780813821634_447a9a5f-e0be-44d0-9160-af09d1f5f548.jpg?v=1780173264","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780813821634","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}