The rapid growth in seafood trade in the past three decades has created a truly global market for fish. Written by one of the world''s leading authorities on the subject, this book is the first to explore the structure, function and trends of this international market. It is invaluable for seafood traders, government officials and researchers, and has become the standard reference on the desks of all participants in and observers of the international fish and seafood trade.- The first comprehensive updateable treatment of the world wide meat market place- Written by one of the world''s leading authorities on the seafood industry and its economics- Features additional contributions from a range of specialist researchers and practitioners