Joseph G. Jorgensen
Oil Age Eskimos
Oil Age Eskimos
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Joseph Jorgensen's book "Oil Age Eskimos" explores the impact of Alaskan oil extraction on Eskimo society, investigating three communities and highlighting the dependence on natural resources. It is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, commemorating the mission to seek out and cultivate bright minds.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 424 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: University of California Press
In a book that becomes particularly relevant in the aftermath of the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill in March 1989, Joseph Jorgensen delves into the profound impact of Alaskan oil extraction on Eskimo society. The author conducted a comprehensive investigation into three distinct communities, each representing a unique environment: Gambell on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, Wainwright on the North Slope of the Chukchi Sea, and Unalakleet in Norton Sound. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, which played a pivotal role in facilitating oil operations, brought about significant changes in the economic, social, and political structures of these villages and similar communities. While these villages may have derived limited direct economic benefits from the oil industry, they have nonetheless borne the brunt of numerous environmental risks associated with it. Jorgensen serves as a poignant reminder that the Native villagers continue to rely heavily on the harvest of naturally occurring resources from both land and sea, encompassing a diverse range of species such as birds, eggs, fish, plants, land mammals, and sea mammals.
Oil Age Eskimos is a must-read for anyone with an interest in Native American societies and the policies that shape them. This book is part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, which celebrates the University of California Press' commitment to discovering and nurturing exceptional minds, providing them with a platform to articulate their ideas, reach a wider audience, and have a lasting impact. Drawing from a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived employs print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again. Originally published in 1990, this title has been revitalized and reintroduced to the public.
Weight: 635g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520337657
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