Hunters, Seamen, and Entrepreneurs: The Tuna Seinermen of San Diego

Hunters, Seamen, and Entrepreneurs: The Tuna Seinermen of San Diego is an ethnographic exploration of the lives, work, and cultural systems of the high—seas tuna fishermen from San Diego, California. This book delves into their occupation, their experiences at sea, and the communities they inhabit ashore, with a focus on the Portuguese and Italian immigrant groups that have driven the development of the industry. Through the lens of participant observation, the author examines the intricate...