Gulf Coast Soundings

"Based on over two hundred interviews with respondents in all sections of the fishery in 1989, [Durrenberger] tries to understand how the elements of the shrimp production system are interconnected. . . . [He] portrays the industry from the perspectives of fishers, processors and managers."—The Northern Mariner

"Durrenberger [places] shrimping into a broader context, describing the history of the industry, particularly the roles of unions and court decisions against shrimper organizations as violations of laws against price fixing, and discussing the shrimp processing sector's influence over discussions concerning work and its role in establishing the Vietnamese in the industry."—American Neptune

"The book does give a valuable look at the demographics and economics of the independent people who struggle to make a living while bringing the delicious crustaceans to our dinner table."—Florida Historical Quarterly

"A fascinating study of the shrimp industry at the current time. The book is well written, the subject is interesting, and the theoretical aspects add both depth and breadth to our knowledge of maritime communities in the United States, and beyond."—James Acheson, author of Lobster Gangs of Maine

"A highly readable and long overdue critique of fisheries research and policy."—David Griffith, author of Jones's Minimal: Low Wage Labor in the United States"A fascinating study of the shrimp industry at the current time. The book is well written, the subject is interesting, and the theoretical aspects add both depth and breadth to our knowledge of maritime communities in the United States, and beyond."—James Acheson, author of Lobster Gangs of Maine

"A highly readable and long overdue critique of fisheries research and policy."—David Griffith, author of Jones's Minimal: Low Wage Labor in the United States