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Seafarer & Community: Towards a Social Understanding of Seafaring
Seafarer & Community: Towards a Social Understanding of Seafaring
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Seafarer & Community (1973) explores the nature of seafaring communities, their existence as communities, and the psychological impact of working within closed communities. It also examines training and recruitment problems.
Format: Hardback
Length: 174 pages
Publication date: 02 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Seafarer & Community (1973) delves into the intricate tapestry of life aboard ships and the vibrant communities that depend on the vast oceans for their sustenance. This comprehensive work explores the multifaceted nature of seafaring as an occupational community, drawing upon the insights of anthropologists, economists, geographers, psychologists, seafarers, and sociologists. Through its chapters, the book delves into the very essence of seafaring communities, posing the question of whether they stand as distinct entities or if they are merely occupational subgroups within a broader societal context. Furthermore, it delves into the psychological toll of navigating the confined spaces of ships, shedding light on the challenges and complexities faced by seafarers in their professional endeavors. Additionally, the book conducts an in-depth analysis of the issues surrounding training and recruitment, highlighting the crucial role these processes play in shaping the future of the maritime industry.
Seafarer & Community (1973) is a seminal work that examines the multifaceted world of life at sea and the communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihood.
The book explores the nature of seafaring communities, questioning whether they exist as independent entities or if they are subgroups within a larger societal context.
It delves into the psychological impact of working within the closed communities of ships, analyzing the challenges and complexities seafarers face in their professional endeavors.
Furthermore, the book conducts an in-depth analysis of the issues surrounding training and recruitment, highlighting the crucial role these processes play in shaping the future of the maritime industry.
Through its comprehensive approach, Seafarer & Community provides a valuable insight into the world of seafaring and the communities that thrive on the ocean's vastness.
Weight: 489g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032591438
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