This study documents the responses of families living in Newfoundland to the rotational patterns of work associated with offshore oil and gas employment. Based on the reactions and adjustments that families presently make, recommendations are offered to alleviate a number of problems identified. The approach used began with a literature review of family adaptation to spousal absence. This assisted in the development of questionnaires that were sent to 203, or approximately 40%, of the married offshore work force and their spouses resident in Newfoundland in July 1985. One hundred fifty responses (74%) were received from the female spouses, and 101 responses (50%) from the males. Based on an analysis of these returns, detailed personal interviews were undertaken with 23 couples and 8 individuals from among those who had received questionnaires

The book discusses about various issues related to women's adjustment, role commitment, satisfaction, decision-making, etc, in marital relations. In general, the book is a good source material for those who are doing research in the related field.

Tells the story of shrimpers' conflicts with environmental regulations and environmental groups' efforts to protect turtles from being caught in shrimp nets, drawing on interviews with shrimpers, policymakers, researchers, and other connected with the shrimping industry. For general readers. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This book tells the history of the debate, puts it in perspective, and explores the prospects for future development.