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...