{"title":"Donald R Rothwell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonald R Rothwell is a distinguished author specialising in the field of international law, with a particular focus on maritime issues. Readers can explore in-depth analyses of legal frameworks governing the seas and islands, gaining critical insights into this complex and evolving area of law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis works serve as valuable resources for students, educators, and professionals seeking a thorough understanding of the nuances within the law of the sea. Through clear and authoritative texts, Rothwell illuminates the interplay between geography, sovereignty, and international legal principles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-international-law-of-the-sea-by-tim-stephens-9781509958382","title":"The International Law of the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for the previous edition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“A complete overview of the subject which does not intimidate the reader but rather spurns interest and understanding in the subject.”  \n\u003cem\u003eEuropean Energy and Environmental Law Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“... (the book is) scholarly yet accessible and very readable; thoroughly recommended.”  \n\u003cem\u003eLaw Institute Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe law of the sea provides for the regulation, management and governance of the ocean spaces that cover over two-thirds of the Earth’s surface. \u003cem\u003eThe International Law of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive assessment of the foundational principles of the law of the sea, a critical overview of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and an analysis of subsequent developments including many bilateral, regional, and global agreements that supplement the Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition of this acclaimed text has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now incorporates a dedicated chapter on natural and artificial islands. All of the main areas of the law of the sea are addressed including the foundations and sources of the law, the nature and extent of the maritime zones, the delimitation of overlapping maritime boundaries, the place of archipelagic and other special states in the law of the sea, navigational rights and freedoms, military activities at sea, marine scientific research, and marine resource and conservation issues such as fisheries, marine environmental protection and dispute settlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also takes stock of contemporary oceans governance issues not adequately addressed by the Convention. Overarching challenges facing the law of the sea are considered, including how new maritime security initiatives can be reconciled with traditional navigational rights and freedoms, the need for stronger legal and policy responses to protect the global ocean environment from climate change and ocean acidification, and work on a new agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428273701100,"sku":"9781509958382","price":121.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509958382.jpg?v=1774497288"},{"product_id":"islands-and-international-law-by-donald-r-rothwell-9781509955466","title":"Islands and International Law","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslands and International Law\u003c\/em\u003e by Donald R Rothwell explores the contentious status of islands within public international law. Despite its significance, there has been a lack of comprehensive studies addressing this issue. This book fills that gap by offering an authoritative overview of how public international law operates in relation to islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of the world's leading public international lawyers, this work delves deeply into key issues such as artificial islands, archipelagos, sovereignty, territorial rights, maritime entitlements, and governance. It provides in-depth exploration and analysis, making it a valuable resource for understanding these complex legal matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough its thorough examination of these subjects, \u003cem\u003eIslands and International Law\u003c\/em\u003e is poised to become a classic text in the field of international law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431042040044,"sku":"9781509955466","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509955466.jpg?v=1774558039"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/donald-r-rothwell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}