Book Description
This Hornbook provides an overview of the history and traditions underlying today’s admiralty and maritime law. Topics covered include the law of the sea, jurisdiction, maritime torts, seamen’s remedies, and workers’ compensation as it applies to the maritime setting. Addresses the carriage of goods, towage, charter parties, marine pollution, and marine insurance, including general average. Also explores the aspects of shipping law, including the distinctive admiralty rules.
About the author
Thomas J. Schoenbaum is the Dean Rusk Professor of Law at the University of Georgia. He has authored five major books and more than 100 articles on admiralty, environmental and international law. A practicing attorney with over twenty-seven years of experience, Professor Schoebaum has also received five Fulbright scholarships in foreign countries.
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