The significant contribution of fisherwomen in the 19th century is displayed in 139 articles written by women from 1876 to 1900 published in this volume of the Sports She Wrote series. The book is divided into three parts (130,000 words): Sara McBride, renowned for her knowledge of the attraction between fish and insects, is prominently featured, including her seminal work on the metaphysics of fly-fishing, published in Forest and Stream magazine in 1876. McBride's artistic mastery and business acumen in the fly-tying industry are highlighted, underscoring women's proficiency in this artistic pursuit. Following McBride's articles, 25 women authors, including Mary Orvis Marbury, chronicle their fishing adventures, offering insights into angling for trout, bass, salmon, muskies, and more, in such diverse locales as Norway, Syria, California, Florida and Iowa. The latter half of the book pays homage to Cornelia T. Crosby, aka "Fly Rod" Crosby, Maine's esteemed fisherwoman, guide and promoter of the great outdoors. Divided into two parts, her articles span from 1884 to 1900, showcasing her adventurous spirit and profound impact on fishing, hunting, and conservation efforts in the State of Maine. Her column "Fly Rod's Notebook" published in The Phillips Phonograph newspaper, cement Crosby's legacy as a trailblazing outdoorswoman and promoter of field sports and are an enduring testament to her indomitable spirit. Sports She Wrote is a 31-volume time-capsule of primary documents written by more than 500 women in the 19th century.

Combines macro- and micro-level methodological techniques and supplements them with historical data from demographic records; of interest to demographers, economic planners, project formulators and those interested in women's studies, since it shows how great the effect of development projects is on women, even if they are not directly concerned by them.

Unorganised Women Labour in India , contains eleven contributions of eminent writers including one contribution of the editor. This book examines the entire gamut of issues relating to women labourers, covering problems, development perspectives and policies. The book presents a dispassionate analysis of the various issues at stake, their implications, particularly in the context of Indian economy. The book will be immensely useful to the labour administrators, planners, researchers and policymakers.

The author went to Japan to photograph the amphibious communities where the Ama women, who are accomplished divers, earn a living fishing for mollusks 50 feet underwater. On the tiny island of Hekura, he discovered the charming innocence of a simple way of live. This books describes their lifestyle and their work.

FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers This paper identifies drivers that have helped to foster women's increased participation and leadership in collective action in fisheries. Key enablers include state institutions, social movements and civil society organizations.

Finalist for the 2017 Washington State Book Award in General Nonfiction / History The plaque said this was the winter fishing hut of Thurídur Einarsdóttir, one of Iceland's greatest fishing captains, and that she lived from 1777 to 1863. "Wait," anthropologist and former seawoman Margaret Willson said. "She??" So began a quest. Were there more Icelandic seawomen? Most Icelanders said no, and, after all, in most parts of the world fishing is considered a male profession. What could she expect in Iceland? She found a surprise. This book is a glimpse into the lives of vibrant women who have braved the sea for centuries. Their accounts include the excitement, accidents, trials, and tribulations of fishing in Iceland from the historic times of small open rowboats to today's high-tech fisheries. Based on extensive historical and field research, Seawomen of Iceland allows the seawomen's voices to speak directly with strength, intelligence, and - above all - a knowledge of how to survive. This engaging ethnographic narrative will intrigue both general and academic readers interested in maritime culture, the anthropology of work, Nordic life, and gender studies.

This book contains the proceedings of the First Lekantara Annual Conference on Public Administration, Literature, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education (LePALISSHE) was held by Lentera Akademika Nusantara (Lekantara), Indonesia, in collaboration with Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia, on August 3, 2021. The aim of the conference is to promote new insights and discussion about the current global perspectives, considering the differences in academic and subject fields’ approaches across time and countries, with its implications and to improve and share the scientific knowledge on public administration, literature, social sciences, humanities, and education. The theme of the conference is: “Responding to Current Changes and Future Prospects Post Covid19 Pandemic from Various Perspectives”. The Covid19 pandemic has brought social and economic disruption worldwide, but is also providing opportunities in terms of new paths, new perspectives, and new ways of seeing things while addressing the underlying challenges. The conference invites delegates across Indonesia, United Kingdom, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, USA and beyond, and is attended by more than 300 participants from scholars, academics, researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers from national and international institutions to provide an opportunity for discussion and to enhance professional networking in various related to the theme of the conference.