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The Law of the Sea in a Nutshell

2nd Edition
Louis B. Sohn | Kristen Gustafson Juras | John E. Noyes | Erik Franckx
ISBN: 9780314169419
Subject: Ocean And Coastal Law
Format: Print - Softbound
Page Count: 613
Copyright: 2010 | Status: In Stock
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This comprehensive guide summarizes the current principles and rules governing the international law of the sea. Topics include the rights and responsibilities of states in various zones of the oceans, fisheries and non-living resources,vessel nationality and jurisdiction over vessels, maritime terrorism and security, maritime boundary delimitation and baselines, marine environment and dispute settlement mechanisms. The text discusses the widely accepted United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant treaties, legislation, and jurisprudence, including U.S. and European laws, cases, and practice.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Nutshells
Publication Date: 01/05/2010
Related Subject(s): International-Public

Louis B. Sohn, George Washington University Law School

Kristen Gustafson Juras, University of Montana School of Law

John E. Noyes, California Western School of Law

Erik Franckx

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