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Cod
By Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky's 'Cod' unpacks how a single fish profoundly shaped human history, driving exploration, empire, and culture, while serving as a stark warning about resource exploitation and ecological collapse.
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What it is about
maritime history, resource exploitation, ecological collapse
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of maritime history, resource exploitation, ecological collapse and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Mark Kurlansky brings a credible and useful lens to maritime history, resource exploitation, ecological collapse, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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