The Structure of Equality in a Brazilian Fishing Community

TitleThe Structure of Equality in a Brazilian Fishing Community
Publication TypeThesis
Year of Publication1966
AuthorsKottak CP
Academic DepartmentColumbia University
DegreePhD
Thesis TypePhD thesis
Source DocumentAccessible with appropriate permission
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Arembepe Coastal Fishery, Brazil

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Arembepe, a village in the north-central Brazil and capital of the state of Bahia, is located to the north of the city of Salvador on the Atlantic coast. The original case, which spans from 1962 to 1964, catalogues a population of 181 fishermen in the village. A variety of fish are appropriated from the Arembepe Fishery, mainly depending on the season. Few of the most commonly caught fish species are badejo, dentão, carnapú, and olho de boi. The rule that regulates temporary access to fishing...
09 Aug 2016