Bøger af Earl Willis Crecraft

Freedom of the Seas is a book written by Earl Willis Crecraft. It is a comprehensive guide to the legal principles and practices governing the use of the world's oceans. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of maritime law, the rights and responsibilities of states in the use of the oceans, the regulation of shipping and navigation, and the protection of marine resources and the environment.The book begins with an overview of the historical development of maritime law, from ancient times to the present day. It then delves into the various legal concepts that govern the use of the oceans, such as the concept of the high seas and the exclusive economic zone. The author also discusses the role of international organizations, such as the International Maritime Organization, in regulating shipping and navigation.One of the key themes of the book is the tension between the rights of states to use the oceans for their own purposes and the need to protect the marine environment and resources. The author explores this tension in detail, discussing the various international agreements and conventions that have been developed to address these issues.Overall, Freedom of the Seas is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the legal principles and practices governing the use of the world's oceans. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in maritime law or the protection of the marine environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.