The International Politics of Whaling

by Peter J. Stoett

The International Politics of Whaling examines contemporary whaling issues with an emphasis on three our knowledge of whales and current whale populations and the impact of whaling; the actors and institutions involved in the debate over whaling; and the ethical dimension. Reluctantly, he concludes that the current global moratorium on whaling is problematic and that we must focus instead on habitat preservation in order to protect whales more effectively.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1997