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The Poseidon Project - The Struggle to Govern the World's Oceans (Hardcover)
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The Poseidon Project - The Struggle to Govern the World's Oceans (Hardcover)
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A vibrant exploration of past and present controversies surrounding
control of the world's oceans. In 1609, the Dutch lawyer Hugo
Grotius rejected the idea that even powerful rulers could own the
oceans. "A ship sailing through the sea," he wrote, "leaves behind
it no more legal right than it does a track." A philosophical and
legal battle ensued, but Grotius's view ultimately prevailed. To
this day, "freedom of the seas" remains an important legal
principle and a powerful rhetorical tool. Yet in recent decades,
freedom of the seas has eroded in multiple ways and for a variety
of reasons. During the world wars of the 20th century, combatants
imposed unprecedented restrictions on maritime commerce, leaving
international rules in tatters. National governments have steadily
expanded their reach into the oceans. More recently, environmental
concerns have led to new international restrictions on high seas
fishing. Today's most dangerous maritime disputes-including China's
push for control of the South China Sea-are occurring against the
backdrop of major changes in the way the world treats the oceans.
As David Bosco shows in The Poseidon Project, the history of
humanity's attempt to create rules for the oceans is alive and
relevant. Tracing the roots of the law of the sea and the
background to current maritime disputes, he shows that building
effective ocean rules while preserving maritime freedoms remains a
daunting task. Bosco analyzes how fragile international
institutions and determined activists are struggling for relevance
in a world still dominated by national governments. As maritime
tensions develop, The Poseidon Project will serve as an essential
guide to the continuing challenge of ocean governance.
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