{"title":"Michael King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael King\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling blend of works spanning \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings delve deeply into the natural world and New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage, reflecting a thoughtful and engaging approach to both historical narrative and environmental study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can explore topics from ecological research in fisheries biology to evocative cultural histories such as \u003cem\u003eThe Penguin History of New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e and the exploration of Māori health in \u003cem\u003eMoko\u003c\/em\u003e. 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It was also the first to introduce full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed, the movements and conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Penguin History of New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e tells that story in all its colour and drama. The narrative that emerges is an inclusive one about men and women, Maori and Pakeha. 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In addition, the ecosystems that support coastal marine species are threatened by habitat destruction, development, and pollution. Open access policies and subsidised fishing are placing seafood in danger of becoming a scarce and very expensive commodity for which there is an insatiable demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePositive trends include actions being taken to decrease the incidental catches of non-target species, consumer preferences for seafood from sustainable fisheries, and the establishment of no-take areas that provide refuges for marine species. But there is an urgent need to do more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause there is an increasing recognition of the need to manage ecosystems as well as fish stocks, this second edition of this bestselling textbook includes an additional chapter on marine ecology. Chapters on parameter estimation and stock assessment now include step-by-step instructions on building computer spreadsheet models, including simulations with random variations that realistically emulate the vagaries of nature. Sections on ecosystem management, co-management, community-based management, and marine protected areas have been expanded to match the increased interest in these areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContaining many worked examples, computer programs, and numerous high-quality illustrations, \u003cem\u003eFisheries Biology, Assessment and Management\u003c\/em\u003e, second edition, is a comprehensive and essential text for students worldwide studying fisheries, fish biology, aquatic and biological sciences. As well as serving as a core text for students, the book is a superb reference for fisheries and aquatic researchers, scientists, and managers across the globe, in both temperate and tropical regions. 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