Making the Law of the Sea: A Study in the Development of International Law: 80 (Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law, Series Number 80) - Hardcover

Harrison, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521198178 ISBN 13: 9780521198172

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

The law of the sea is an important area of international law which must be able to adapt to the changing needs of the international community. Making the Law of the Sea examines how various international organizations have contributed to the development of this law and what kinds of instruments and law-making techniques have been used. Each chapter considers a different international institution - including the International Maritime Organization and the United Nations - and analyses its functions and powers. Important questions are posed about the law-making process, including what actors are involved and what procedures are followed. Potential problems for the development of the law of the sea are considered and solutions are proposed. In particular, James Harrison explores and evaluates the current methods employed by international institutions to coordinate their law-making activities in order to overcome fragmentation of the law-making process.

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About the Author

Dr James Harrison is a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh where he teaches public international law and public law.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521198178
• ISBN 13: 9780521198172
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340