{"title":"Tim Stephens","description":"\u003cp\u003eTim Stephens offers insightful and comprehensive works focused on the complexities of international law, with a particular emphasis on maritime issues. His texts explore the legal frameworks governing the oceans, making his work indispensable for students, academics, and professionals engaged in legal studies related to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rigorously researched content that combines clarity with depth, ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of international law within an educational context. His contributions enrich the field with precise analysis and authoritative perspectives.\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"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tim-stephens.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}