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 Begley, Sharon, et al. "So Much For Saving The Whales." Newsweek. Apr. 17, 2000, pp. 58-59. Abstract: Discusses the political movement in the United States; Evaluates whaling practices in Japan; Notes structure, intent of the International Whaling Commission. Englund, Kirsten, et al. "Japanese Whaling: Saving Whales in a Clash of Cultures." Whole Earth Review, Winter 1990, pp. 98-102. Abstract: Takes the side of the Japanese; Supports the continuation of whaling and believes in the practice; Condemns pirate whaling, misuse of aboriginal sustenance whaling and scientific research. "Japan whaling mission unrepentant before global criticism." CNN.com. [Online]. http://www.cnn.com/2000/ASIANOW/east/09/21/japan.defiant.whalers.ap/index.html, 22 September 2000. Abstract: Describes the sentiment in Japan about their whaling practices and how the industry is considered to be a necessity by the country. Lancaster, John. "U.S. Acts Against Japan on Whaling." washingtonpost.com. [Online]. http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52672-2000Aug30.html, 31 August 2000. Abstract: Describes the actions taken by the United States to curb Japanese whaling practices. Phillips, Cassandra. "Discussions at the International Whaling Commission." Environmental Policy & Law. Oct. 1996, pp. 215-216. Abstract: Focuses on the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission which was held June 24-28, 1996 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Status of whaling in 1996; Information on the various resolutions brought at the meeting as it relates to Japan; Annual aboriginal quota for St. Vincent; Trade in whale meat. "The Politics of Whaling." Economist. Sept. 9, 2000, p. 42. Abstract: Examines the politics involved with the whaling industry in Japan. Articles that are being written by journalists who visit Japan; Reaction of the United States to the decision by Japan to expand its whale research program; Defense of eating whale meat; Speculation on the legitimacy of Japan's whale research by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Robbins, Elaine. "Whale Watch." E Magazine. May/Jun. 1997, pp. 28-35. Abstract: Elaborates upon the continuing destruction of whale habitats—whether by water pollution, underwater noise pollution, whale-ship collisions or whale hunting— contributes to the ongoing decline of the whale population; Provides suggestions on how to better protect these "beloved mascots of the sea." Schaefer, Faith Sousa. "Whalers Target the Minke." Sea Frontiers. May/Jun. 1993, pp. 64-65. Abstract: Reports that the minke, a small whale, could spark heated debates at the International Whaling Commission meeting this May in Kyoto, Japan. Norway, Japan, and Iceland poised to resume commercial whaling of this 25- to 30-foot species, which inhabits North Atlantic, South Pacific, and Antarctic waters; Reasons; Details. Schultz, Charles R. "Whaling." Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe. 2000 ed. Abstract: Provides a background of the practice in general, from its beginning up through the present. Stoddard, Scott. "Japanese See Whale Meat as Symbol." Associated Press. [Online]. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20001008/wl/japan_whale_festival_1.html, 8 October 2000. Abstract: Discusses the deeper role Japanese whaling plays in the culture and how it has become a celebrated tradition. "World Watch." Time Canada. Aug. 14, 2000, pp. 8-9. Abstract: Presents several world news briefs as of August 2000. Outbreaks of anti-semitic crimes in Germany; Status of Israel's coalition government led by Ehud Barak; international protest against Japanese whaling ships which are hunting Bryde's and sperm whales. - - - - - - - Expanding Our Horizons / A Look at How the Rest of the World Lives The Japanese Whaling Industry by Mike Steinbaugh Economics Ms. Scharf November 14, 2000 - - - - - - -
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