Harrison, Jill Ann, 1977-

Buoyancy on the bayou : shrimpers face the rising tide of globalization / Jill Ann Harrison. - Ithaca : ILR Press, (c)2012. - 1 online resource (x, 185 pages) -

Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2009.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Setting sail : what we can learn from Louisiana shrimp fishers -- Identity : the struggle to stay afloat -- Loss : jumping ship for higher ground -- Innovation : changing course on choppy waters -- Coming back ashore.

While shrimp-loving consumers have benefited from the lower cost of shrimp, domestic shrimp farmers have suffered, particularly in Louisiana. Jill Ann Harrison portrays the struggles that Louisiana shrimp fishers endure to remain afloat in an industry beset by globalization.



9780801465352

2021699380


Shrimp industry--Louisiana.
Shrimpers (Persons)--Louisiana.
Shrimp fisheries--Louisiana.
Globalization--Economic aspects--Louisiana.


Electronic Books.

HD9472 / .B869 2012