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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Introduction -- The history of whaling -- The International Convention on the Regulation of Whaling -- The International Whaling Commission -- Cultural diversity -- Environmental ethics, animal rights and the law -- The IWC and its interaction with other organisations and conventions -- Indigenous whaling -- A case study of the protection of the Narwhal whale -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 : Taxonomy of whales : a brief introduction -- Appendix 2 : 1946 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling. |
| Summary |
"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 that 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"--Unedited summary from book cover |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (1946 December 2)
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International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (1946 December 2) |
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International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (1946 December 2) |
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Whaling -- Law and legislation.
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Whaling -- Law and legislation. |
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Wildlife conservation (International law)
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LAW -- International. |
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Wildlife conservation (International law) |
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LAW -- Military. |
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International Whaling Commission. |
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International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (Washington, D.C., 2 December 1946) |
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Whales. |
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Animal ethics. |
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Animal rights. |
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Cultural diversity. |
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Indigenous peoples. |
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Environmental protection. |
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Baleines -- Droit. |
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Animaux -- Protection -- Droit. |
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Animaux -- Protection -- Coopération internationale. |
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Animaux -- Droits. |
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Law. |
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Public international law: environment. |
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Public international law. |
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International law. |
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Law. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Fitzmaurice, M. Whaling and international law 9781107021099 (DLC) 2015022168 (OCoLC)910802675 |
| ISBN |
9781139108195 (electronic book) |
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1139108190 (electronic book) |
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9781316466322 (electronic book) |
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1316466329 (electronic book) |
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9781107021099 |
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110702109X |
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