WHALING AND INTERNATIONAL LAW by Malgosia Fitzmaurice ( 9781107021099 )

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WHALING AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

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Malgosia Fitzmaurice

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

3 December, 2015

Pages:

418

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An in-depth analysis of one of the most complex and intriguing legal and sociological phenomena of the contemporary period.

Synopsis:

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.

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