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This book is a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and analyses subsequent developments that supplement it.

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A fresh and lucid examination of the modern international law of the sea which is both extensive and thorough. This new, well researched publication ... is a fascinating read [and] and important addition to the extensive body of literature available on this complex subject. If maritime law is the focus of your practice, this shorter book, with its thoroughly up to date evaluation of the international law of the sea in the context of the 1982 United Nations Convention, will be an invaluable addition to your library. Philip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers In light of the increasing importance of the law of the sea, the publication of the new textbook ... is timely and warmly welcomed. This book covers almost all of the principal issues concerning the law of the sea, including the history and sources of the law, legal regimes governing each jurisdictional zone and specific use of the oceans. This book examines a wide range of contemporary marine issues that were not adequately addressed by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Those issues include the effects of climate change on the oceans, degradations in the health of marine ecosystems, United Nations-sanctioned interdictions at sea, proliferation security initiative, the growing impact of non-State actors upon maritime affairs, etc. As a standard textbook on the law of the sea, this book should command the attention of a wide audience. There is little doubt that The International Law of the Sea will provide useful insights into significant issues of contemporary international law of the sea. Thus, this book will further enrich the studies of the law of the sea. Yoshifumi Tanaka Chinese Journal of International Law, Vol. 10, 2011

... a refreshed and contemporary overview of the law of the sea. ...the true benefit of Rothwell and Stephens work is up-to-date reference. Such enhancement does not cloud the essential material in the text. Citations therein are a manageable amount of source material and recommended reading at the end of each chapter is not overbearing. Contemporary relevance is clear from the outset... ... a very suitable introductory text for a novice of the law of the sea is found. Also as a reference guide, this publication leads the inquisitive reader directly to the richest source material. As a compromise for in depth substance and detailed legal argument, Rothwell and Stephens have crafted a complete overview of the subjest which does not intimidate the reader but rather spurns interest and understanding in the subject. Fergal O'Rourke European Energy and Environmental Law Review April 2011 A fresh and lucid examination of the modern international law of the sea which is both extensive and thorough. This new, well researched publication ... is a fascinating read [and] and important addition to the extensive body of literature available on this complex subject. If maritime law is the focus of your practice, this shorter book, with its thoroughly up to date evaluation of the international law of the sea in the context of the 1982 United Nations Convention, will be an invaluable addition to your library. Philip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers In light of the increasing importance of the law of the sea, the publication of the new textbook ... is timely and warmly welcomed. This book covers almost all of the principal issues concerning the law of the sea, including the history and sources of the law, legal regimes governing each jurisdictional zone and specific use of the oceans. This book examines a wide range of contemporary marine issues that were not adequately addressed by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Those issues include the effects of climate change on the oceans, degradations in the health of marine ecosystems, United Nations-sanctioned interdictions at sea, proliferation security initiative, the growing impact of non-State actors upon maritime affairs, etc. As a standard textbook on the law of the sea, this book should command the attention of a wide audience. There is little doubt that The International Law of the Sea will provide useful insights into significant issues of contemporary international law of the sea. Thus, this book will further enrich the studies of the law of the sea. Yoshifumi Tanaka Chinese Journal of International Law, Vol. 10, 2011

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Donald R Rothwell is Professor of International Law at the Australian National University, Canberra Tim Stephens is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sydney.

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