The Routledge Handbook of the South China Sea presents a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of South China Sea issues. It evaluates the dynamics of the latest developments and identifies factors that contribute to dispute settlement and a cooperative management regime of one of the most important seas in the world - one which not only contains rich marine resources and distinctive biodiversity but is also a critical sea route for global trade and communications.

The Handbook is divided into six parts, each representing a focused area of enquiry:

* History and geostrategic landscape

* Sovereignty and maritime entitlements

* South China Sea policies of major claimants

* Natural resources and environment

* Cooperation and institutions

* Challenges and prospects

Written by world-renowned experts and scholars, with specialisms from geography to international law, the volume's 25 chapters contribute interdisciplinary perspectives, reflecting the impact of how South China Sea policies are shaped by national governments and international organizations. As such, the Handbook provides an authoritative reference to South China Sea Studies, useful for students and scholars of international relations, history, maritime and Asian studies.

About the Author

Keyuan Zou is Distinguished Professor, Dalian Maritime University, China and Harris Professor of International Law, University of Central Lancashire, UK. He specializes in international law, in particular, the law of the sea and international environmental law, and has published extensively with over 180 refereed English papers in over 30 international journals and various edited books. His single-authored books include Law of the Sea in East Asia: Issues and Prospects, China's Marine Legal System and the Law of the Sea, China's Legal Reform: Towards the Rule of Law and China-ASEAN Relations and International Law. His recent edited volumes include Global Commons and the Law of the Sea (2018), Maritime Cooperation in Semi-Enclosed Seas: Asian and European Experiences (2019) and The Belt and Road Initiative and the Law of the Sea (2020). He is a member of Editorial/Advisory Boards of the International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law, Ocean Development and International Law, Journal of International Wildlife Law and Policy, Marine Policy, Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies, Journal of Territorial and Maritime Studies, Chinese Journal of International Law, Global Journal of Comparative Law, Asia-Pacific Journal of Ocean Law and Policy and Korean Journal of International & Comparative Law.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032013237
Author Zou Keyuan
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 997g