Islands and International Law, 9781509955466
Paperback
Islands: Tiny land, huge legal battles, global impact.

Islands and International Law

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  • Paperback

    330 pages

  • Release Date

    24 January 2024

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Summary

Islands and International Law: An Authoritative Overview

Islands and their status in international law are a contentious issue. This book fills a gap in contemporary legal scholarship, providing an authoritative overview of how public international law operates in relation to islands. Key issues such as artificial islands, archipelagos, sovereignty, territorial rights, maritime entitlements, and governance are explored in depth, making this a classic text in the field.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781509955466
ISBN-10:1509955461
Author:Donald R. Rothwell
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Hart Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:330
Release Date:24 January 2024
Weight:480g
Dimensions:232mm x 154mm x 20mm
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Critics Review

Does not shy away from any of the more complex or unsettled legal questions of the field, such as those concerning artificial islands, sea level rise, human rights of displaced persons, and changing state practice. Overall, this is an important and timely contribution to the legal discourse on islands in international law. * ZaöRV *It has to be said that the production of this book was a commendable achievement, giving a broad and contemporary insight into insular issues in international law, and that overall the book is well researched and produced. * Ocean Yearbook *

About The Author

Donald R. Rothwell

Donald R Rothwell is Professor of International Law at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

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