The Law of the Sea: Fourth Edition

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Law of the Sea: Fourth Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robin Churchill
By (author) Vaughan Lowe
By (author) Amy Sander
SeriesMelland Schill Studies in International Law
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:968
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780719079689
ClassificationsDewey:341.45
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition 4th edition
Illustrations 3 black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 26 April 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Law of the Sea is an up to date and comprehensive treatment of its subject. It begins by tracing the historical origins of the law of the sea and discussing its sources, notably the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. This is followed by chapters examining the various maritime zones, namely internal waters, the territorial sea, archipelagic waters, the contiguous zone, the continental shelf, the exclusive economic zone, the high seas and the international seabed area. In each case the legal nature of the zone and the way that it is delineated are analysed. The later part of the book discusses how international law regulates the safety of navigation, fisheries and scientific research and provides for protection of the marine environment from pollution and biodiversity loss.

Author Biography

Robin Churchill is Emeritus Professor of International Law at the University of Dundee Vaughan Lowe QC is Emeritus Professor of International Law at the University of Oxford Amy Sander is a barrister at Essex Court Chambers -- .