ABSTRACT
In this conclusion, the concepts of “etic' and “emic”, central to this book's theoretical framework, are discussed within the context of Japanese whaling. The relationship between anti- and pro-whaling, or etic and emic, is found to be intersubjective, influencing each other and evolving together. The global attitudes to whaling and the Japanese whaling community's response to them are seen as an example of how complex and complicated this and similar situations could be. Respectful and deep inquiry into the experiences of “locals” is seen as the way to come up with better outcomes for everyone.
