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MARC recordWho owns the Arctic? / Michael Byers.
| Title: | Who owns the Arctic? / Michael Byers. |
| Author(s): | Byers, Michael. |
| Date: | 2009. |
| Publisher: | Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre |
| Abstract: | Discusses ownership of Arctic Ocean and of substantial mineral resources which will become accessible with retreat of Arctic sea ice. Explains international law governing Arctic and discusses international disputes still to be resolved. Constructs scenario for North in which cooperation, not conflict, is paramount, and where sovereignty of individual nations is exercised for common benefit. |
| Keywords: | 32 -- Politics. 327 -- International relations. 330.34 -- Economic development. 330.524 -- Natural resources. 341 -- Law, international. 341.223.1 -- Territory, occupation and possession. 341.225 -- High seas, legal aspects. 342.3 -- Sovereignty. J -- Social sciences. (*3) -- Arctic regions. (*48) -- Northwest Passage. (*501) -- Russia (Federation). (*60) -- Arctic Ocean and adjacent waters. |
| Location(s): | SCO: SPRI-SHF: (*3) : 327[2009] |
| ISBN: | 9781553654995 |
| SPRI record no.: | 189174 |
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