This paper analyses the occupational future of the American merchant seaman. Reasons for the decline, foreign competition, technological change, effective manning and the feast or famine cycle are analysed. Strategies for the resurgence of the occupation are discussed.


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    Title :

    The future of the American seaman


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    Publication date :

    1990-12-01




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    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    Unknown



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