The World of the Seafarer : (Record no. 306413)
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783030498252 |
| Qualifying information | (electronic bk.) |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| Canceled/invalid ISBN | 9783030498245 |
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| System control number | (MiAaPQ)EBC6420681 |
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| System control number | (Au-PeEL)EBL6420681 |
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| System control number | (OCoLC)1231609987 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Original cataloging agency | MiAaPQ |
| Language of cataloging | eng |
| Description conventions | rda |
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| Transcribing agency | MiAaPQ |
| Modifying agency | MiAaPQ |
| 050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | KZA1002-5205 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Gekara, Victor Oyaro. |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The World of the Seafarer : |
| Remainder of title | Qualitative Accounts of Working in the Global Shipping Industry. |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 1st ed. |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Cham : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Springer International Publishing AG, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2020. |
| 264 #4 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | �2021. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 1 online resource (194 pages) |
| 336 ## - CONTENT TYPE | |
| Content type term | text |
| Content type code | txt |
| Source | rdacontent |
| 337 ## - MEDIA TYPE | |
| Media type term | computer |
| Media type code | c |
| Source | rdamedia |
| 338 ## - CARRIER TYPE | |
| Carrier type term | online resource |
| Carrier type code | cr |
| Source | rdacarrier |
| 490 1# - SERIES STATEMENT | |
| Series statement | WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs Series ; |
| Volume/sequential designation | v.9 |
| 505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | The World of the Seafarer -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- References -- Part I: Going to Sea -- Chapter 2: A Taste of the Sea: Artisanal Fishing Communities in the Philippines -- Introduction -- The Importance of the Sea -- From Fishing to Seafaring -- Conclusion: Challenges and Opportunities for Filipino Seafarers -- References -- Chapter 3: Recruiting and Managing Labour for the Global Shipping Industry in China -- Introduction -- The Idea of `Going Global� -- China�s Economic Reform, Seafarer Labour Market Reform and Ship Crewing Agencies -- Two Types of SCAs in China and the Two Agencies in the Case Studies -- The Control of the Higher Institutions -- The Support of Higher Institutions -- Lack of Reform of Management Strategies in SA -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Can the UK Tonnage Tax Minimum Training Obligation Address Declining Cadet Recruitment and Training in the UK? -- Introduction -- Globalisation and Decline in British Shipping -- The Impact on Seafarer Training and Skills -- The Tonnage Tax Minimum Training Obligation and Its Impact -- The Shortcomings of the Minimum Training Obligation -- Concluding Assessment: The Peril of Supply-Side Labour Market Policies -- References -- Chapter 5: Careers at Sea: Exploring Seafarer Motivations and Aspirations -- Introduction -- Going to Sea: Influences on Joining -- Leaving the Sea: Attrition Influences -- Staying at Sea: Retention Factors -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Women Seafarers: An Analysis of Barriers to Their Employment -- Introduction -- Gender Segregation in Seafaring Occupations -- Why Are Women Seafarers Still a Minority? -- Advancements in the Promotion of Women Seafarers -- Occupational Culture and Barriers for Women Seafarers -- A Lack of Awareness and Knowledge About Women at Sea. |
| 505 8# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Slow Development of Effective Policies and Strategies for Women Seafarers -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Being at Sea -- Chapter 7: Transitions and Adjustments Made by Seafarers Whilst at Sea -- Introduction -- Life as a Seafarer -- The Beginning of a Tour -- The Middle of a Tour -- The End of a Tour -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: The Rhythms of Shipboard Life: Work, Hierarchy, Occupational Culture and Multinational Crews -- Introduction -- The Dominance of Work -- Hierarchies and the Social Order -- Occupational Culture and Multinational Crews -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: The Experience of Being a Filipino Seafarer on a Multinationally Crewed Ship -- Introduction -- Trends in Seafaring in the Philippines -- The Rise of Contractual Work and Developments in the Shipping Industry -- Shipboard Life -- Language and Communication -- Coping and Enduring: Socialization on Board -- Forming Names -- Tales of Threats and Revenge -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Environmental Management at Sea: What Being `Green� Means for Seafarers -- The Regulatory Framework for Reducing Atmospheric and Marine Pollution from Ships -- Greening the Shipping Industry: Seafarers� Practices and Perceptions -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11: Safety Aboard Chinese Vessels -- Introduction -- Contradictory Messages from Managers -- The Publicly Stated Commitment by Managers to Reporting: `We Encourage Reporting� -- The Received Message from Management: `Fewer Reports are Better� -- The Message Conveyed to the Crew: If Accidents Occur Then There Must Be Something `Wrong� with the on Board Supervision -- Biased Reporting and Underlying Social Factors -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: Multiple Roles and Role Conflict: Seafarers As Economic, Humanitarian and Security Actors -- Introduction. |
| 505 8# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Rescuing Migrants in the Mediterranean Sea -- Stowaways -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Support for Seafarers and Their Families -- Chapter 13: Union Organising in the Context of Regional Labour Market Decline: The Case of Nautilus International -- Introduction -- The British Seafaring Labour Market in Decline -- The Nautilus International Project: Considering the Process, Motivation and Outcomes -- Concluding Assessment: Why Was the Merger Important and for Whom? -- References -- Chapter 14: Trade Union Representation in the Philippines -- Introduction -- Philippine Industrial Relations: A Brief History -- Unionising Seafarers -- Features of the Philippine Maritime Labour Movement -- Cronyism -- Servicing -- Fragmentation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: On-Line Support Groups for Families in China -- Introduction -- Sharing and Managing Problems on the Website -- Nurturing Seafaring Relationships -- A Specialised Community -- Conclusion -- References. |
| 588 ## - SOURCE OF DESCRIPTION NOTE | |
| Source of description note | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources. |
| 590 ## - LOCAL NOTE (RLIN) | |
| Local note | Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2023. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries. |
| 655 #4 - INDEX TERM--GENRE/FORM | |
| Genre/form data or focus term | Electronic books. |
| 700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Sampson, Helen. |
| 776 08 - ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL FORM ENTRY | |
| Relationship information | Print version: |
| Main entry heading | Gekara, Victor Oyaro |
| Title | The World of the Seafarer |
| Place, publisher, and date of publication | Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2020 |
| International Standard Book Number | 9783030498245 |
| 797 2# - LOCAL ADDED ENTRY--CORPORATE NAME (RLIN) | |
| Corporate name or jurisdiction name as entry element | ProQuest (Firm) |
| 830 #0 - SERIES ADDED ENTRY--UNIFORM TITLE | |
| Uniform title | WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs Series |
| 856 40 - ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bacm-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6420681">https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bacm-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6420681</a> |
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