Arctic Governance in a Changing World
Mary Durfee author Rachael Lorna Johnstone author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:15th Mar '19
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This comprehensive text explains the relationship between the Arctic and the wider world through the lenses of international relations, international law, and political economy. It is an essential resource for any student or scholar seeking a clear and succinct account of a region of ever-growing importance to the international community. Highlights include: •Broad coverage of national and human security, Arctic economies, international political economy, human rights, the rights of indigenous people, the law of the sea, navigation, and environmental governance •A clear review of current climate-related change •Emphasis on the sources of cooperation in the Arctic through international relations theory and law •Examination of the Arctic in the broader global context, illustrating its inextricable links to global processes
Durfee and Johnstone provide a genuinely interdisciplinary account of the Arctic today. Ideal reading for newcomers seeking an accessible introduction to contemporary Arctic governance as well as for established scholars looking for thought-provoking analysis and discussion. -- Timo Koivurova, University of Lapland
Durfee and Johnstone have produced a text that takes seriously the complexities and nuances that make the Arctic so crucial in global affairs and so interesting for academic study. If you want to understand Arctic governance—or, indeed, key aspects of international relations and international law more generally—this is the book. -- Matthew Hoffman, Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto and Co-Director of the Environmental Governance Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
This excellent book provides international and legal perspectives on Arctic issues ranging from security to economics, resources and trade, shipping and the law of the sea, human rights, social impacts, and climate change. It is indispensable for Arctic scholars and students, particularly in the fields on international relations and law. -- Tony Penikett, author of Hunting the Northern Character
ISBN: 9781442235632
Dimensions: 234mm x 165mm x 13mm
Weight: 408g
344 pages