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Here are detailed flashcards based on key terms and ideas from "Sea Legs: Learning to Labor on the Water" by Charles R. Menzies:
Flashcard 1:
Term: Situated Learning
Definition: Learning that occurs through participation and experience within a specific context.
Context: Menzies explores situated learning in the context of commercial fishing.
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Term: Embodied Knowledge
Definition: Knowledge gained through physical experience and sensory engagement.
Context: Menzies highlights the importance of embodied knowledge in maritime work.
Flashcard 3:
Term: Maritime Anthropology
Definition: The study of human cultures and practices related to the sea.
Context: Menzies' work contributes to maritime anthropology.
Flashcard 4:
Term: Labor Process Theory
Definition: Analyzes the social and technical aspects of work and production.
Context: Menzies applies labor process theory to commercial fishing.
Flashcard 5:
Term: Fleet Dynamics
Definition: Social relationships and interactions among fishermen and vessels.
Context: Menzies examines fleet dynamics in the commercial fishing industry.
Flashcard 6:
Term: Fishing Culture
Definition: Shared values, practices, and traditions among fishing communities.
Context: Menzies explores the cultural aspects of commercial fishing.
Flashcard 7:
Term: Skill Acquisition
Definition: The process of learning and mastering specific skills.
Context: Menzies discusses skill acquisition among novice fishermen.
Flashcard 8:
Term: Apprenticeship
Definition: Learning through hands-on experience under the guidance of an experienced practitioner.
Context: Menzies highlights the importance of apprenticeships in maritime work.
Flashcard 9:
Term: Safety Culture
Definition: Shared attitudes and practices prioritizing safety in the workplace.
Context: Menzies examines safety culture in the commercial fishing industry.
Flashcard 10:
Term: Environmental Uncertainty
Definition: Unpredictable environmental conditions affecting work (e.g., weather, sea state).
Context: Menzies discusses environmental uncertainty in commercial fishing.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Flashcard 11:
Term: Ethnographic Research
Definition: Research method involving participant observation and immersive fieldwork.
Context: Menzies uses ethnographic research to study commercial fishing.
Chapter 2: Learning to Labor
Flashcard 12:
Term: On-the-Job Training
Definition: Learning skills through direct work experience.
Context: Menzies discusses on-the-job training in commercial fishing.
Chapter 3: Fleet Dynamics
Flashcard 13:
Term: Vessel Operations
Definition: Management and navigation of fishing vessels.
Context: Menzies examines vessel operations within fleet dynamics.
Chapter 4: Safety and Risk
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Term: Risk Management
Definition: Strategies to mitigate hazards in the workplace.
Context: Menzies analyzes risk management in commercial fishing.
Chapter 5: Environmental Uncertainty
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Term: Adaptation
Definition: Ability to adjust to changing environmental conditions.
Context: Menzies discusses adaptation strategies in commercial fishing.
Chapter 6: Conclusion
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Term: Maritime Communities
Definition: Social networks and relationships within fishing communities.
Context: Menzies highlights the importance of maritime communities.
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