Description
Book SynopsisMinorities in Shark Sciences showcases the work done by Black, Indigenous and People of Color around the world in the fields of shark science and conservation. Edited by three minority researchers, it provides positive role models for the next generation. Highlighting new and important research done in the fields of biology, ecology, and evolution, the book places emphasis on scientists with diverse backgrounds and expertise from around the world. The heart of this book is that community and minority voices are important (and have always been) to science regardless of diplomas/universities/accolades/western standards of academia.
Despite the use of the term Minorities', most of the world's population do not identify as white nor male, and in fact all minorities together comprise the global majority of humans. For those in these historically underserved and underrepresented demographics, it is meaningful to be highlighted and be given credit for their contributions. T
Trade Review
"The diversity of authors in each chapter provides a fresh, inclusive, and global perspective to shark biology. I could envision teaching a course on sharks from this book – it covers the "required" topics and more importantly, highlights the scientists doing this work."
Sora Lee Kim, Assistant Professor, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of California Merced, USA
"This book will change your perspective of sharks, with easy-to-understand science and facts."
Alex R, high school student, USA
"I really enjoyed learning more details about sharks and the people who study and understand them. This book is a great place to start for anyone who wants to learn about sharks and why they are very important to the ocean. I like how the authors are introduced before each chapter. I was able to learn more about each person and how they study sharks. The keywords in each chapter helped me to learn new vocabulary"
Addison W, age 13, USA
"This topic, other than what I have heard Addison talk about, is completely new to me and I learned so much. I love the storytelling that is combined with the technical information."
Addison’s mom, USA
"The diversity of authors in each chapter provides a fresh, inclusive, and global perspective to shark biology. I could envision teaching a course on sharks from this book – it covers the "required" topics and more importantly, highlights the scientists doing this work."
Sora Lee Kim, Assistant Professor, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of California Merced, USA
"This book will change your perspective of sharks, with easy-to-understand science and facts."
Alex R, high school student, USA
"I really enjoyed learning more details about sharks and the people who study and understand them. This book is a great place to start for anyone who wants to learn about sharks and why they are very important to the ocean. I like how the authors are introduced before each chapter. I was able to learn more about each person and how they study sharks. The keywords in each chapter helped me to learn new vocabulary"
Addison W, age 13, USA
"This topic, other than what I have heard Addison talk about, is completely new to me and I learned so much. I love the storytelling that is combined with the technical information."
Addison’s mom, USA
Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Introduction. Chapter 1: Public Perceptions of Sharks. Chapter 2: Elasmobranch Ecology and Evolution. Chapter 3: Fields of Elasmobranch Anatomy and Physiology. Chapter 4: Shark Conservation and Fisheries Management Across the Globe. Conclusion. Additional Resources. Index
