Whaling and International Law (Hardcover)

Whales are regarded as a totemic symbol by some nations and as a natural marine resource by others. This book presents a complex picture of legal problems surrounding the interpretation of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling and the role of its regulatory body, the International Whaling Commission. Contemporary whaling is about the competing interests of whaling nations (which are in the minority), non-whaling nations (which are in the majority) and indigenous peoples. Whales are covered by many international conventions, which has led to a very fragmented legal situation and does not necessarily ensure that whales are protected. This is one of the paradoxes of the contemporary international legal regime which are explored in this book. The book also examines the contentious issue of the right of indigenous peoples to whaling and questions whether indigenous whaling is very different from commercial practices.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2015
Authors:	Malgosia Fitzmaurice
Dimensions:	236 x 160 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	418
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-02109-9
Categories:	Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International environmental law
LSN:	1-107-02109-X
Barcode:	9781107021099

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