Research Catalog

Title

Pacific Ocean boundary problems : status and solutions / Douglas M. Johnston and Mark J. Valencia.

Author

Johnston, Douglas M.

Publication

Dordrecht ; Boston : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers ; Norwell, MA, U.S.A. : Sold and distributed in the U.S.A. by Kluwer Academic Publishers, ©1991.

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Additional Authors

Valencia, Mark J.

Description

vii, 214 pages : illustrations, maps; 25 cm

Series Statement

Publications on ocean development ; v. 16

Uniform Title

Publications on ocean development ; v. 16.

Subject

• Boundaries
• Politics and government
• Pacific Ocean
• Maritime boundaries
• Delimitation
• BOUNDARIES
• POLITICAL CONDITIONS
• PACIFIC OCEAN REGION
• Pacific Area > Politics and government
• Pacific Area > Boundaries
• Pacific Area
• Pacifique (océan)
• Pacifique (région) > Frontières
• Pacifique (région) > Statut international

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-207) and index.

Contents

Introduction. The challenge of ocean boundary-making. The significance of the Pacific Ocean in boundary diplomacy. The law of the sea and extended jurisdiction. Ocean boundary delimitation and the law of the sea. The functions and functionality of ocean boundary treaties -- Ocean boundary diplomacy. The boundary-making process. Alternative settlements. Alternative delimitation techniques. Alternative arrangements. Alternative diplomatic strategies. Relevant factors -- The Pacific Ocean environment. Regional and cross-regional perspectives. The physical setting of Pacific Ocean boundary problems. Relevant factors. Existing settlements and arrangements. Unsolved boundary problems -- Complex boundary problems in the Pacific Ocean. Northeast Pacific. Northwest Pacific. West Pacific. Southwest and Central Pacific. East and Southeast Pacific -- Conclusions.

ISBN

• 079230862X
• 9780792308621

LCCN

90007664

OCLC

• ocm21901428
• 21901428
• SCSB-1944437

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library