The International Law of the Sea

Présentation de l'éditeur : "This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological diversity, protection of the marine environment, and international peace and security at sea, as well as building further on such topics as the impact of climate change on the oceans. A precise and readable book, with many figures and tables, The International Law of the Sea continues to be the best choice for students wanting to understand the law of the sea." 0.1 Front matter 0.2 Dedication 0.3 Brief Contents 0.4 Contents 0.5 Preface 0.6 List of figures 0.7 List of tables 0.8 List of abbreviations 0.9 Table of cases 0.10 Table of treaties and instruments 1 The Law of the Sea in Perspective 2 Baselines and Related Issues 3 Marine Spaces Under National Jurisdiction 1 - Territorial Sovereignty 4 Marine Spaces Under National Jurisdiction - II Sovereign Rights 5 Marine Spaces Beyond National Jurisdiction 6 Maritime Delimitation 7 Conservation of Marine Living Resources 8 Protection of the Marine Environment 9 Conservation of Marine Biological Diversity 10 Marine Scientific Research 11 Maintenance of International Peace and Security at Sea 12 Land-Locked and Geographically Disadvantaged States 13 Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes 14 Looking ahead 15 Index "The law of the sea is a complex and fascinating subject. This textbook explores the subject from the perspective of public international law, covering all the key topics from the legal regimes governing the different jurisdictional zones, to international co-operation for protection of the marine environment. Students interested in international environmental and natural resources law will find chapters on emerging issues such as the conservation and the protection of natural resources and biodiversity in the oceans. It includes student-friendly features such as chapter overviews, conclusions, figures and tables and further reading sections. Clarity of expression, engaging analysis and comprehensive coverage make this book essential reading for all students of the law of the sea"-- Présentation de l'éditeur : "This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological diversity, protection of the marine environment, and international peace and security at sea, as well as building further on such topics as the impact of climate change on the oceans. A precise and readable book, with many figures and tables, The International Law of the Sea continues to be the best choice for students wanting to understand the law of the sea." "This new edition has been fully revised to include up-to-date coverage of essential issues of the international law of the sea. Covering a number of new and important issues, such as the headline debate of migrant movement across the seas, and the definition of islands in light of the South China Sea Arbitration, it also includes chapters on conservation of marine living resources and biological diversity, protection of the marine environment, and international peace and security at sea, as well as building further on such topics as the impact of climate change on the oceans."-- Provided by publisher This book is for students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as well as practitioners and judges. It is valuable because of its comprehensive and contemporary nature. It also offers systematic knowledge on the law of the sea, helping to develop a perspective on the law. Provides Comprehensive Coverage Of Basic And Contemporary Issues Of The Law Of The Sea In A Systematic Manner.