Description: Unconventional Lawmaking in the Law of the Sea explores the ways that actors operating at the international level develop standards of behaviour to regulate varied maritime activities beyond traditional lawmaking. This 'soft law' is now prolific in ocean governance, so it is vital to consider its significance for the law of the sea.
Review Quotes: "The major strength of this book is in the analysis of the interaction between formal and informal lawmaking. It will be of value to anyone interested in how lawmaking is constantly evolving to deal with the challenges of the modern age." -- Kevin McVeigh, The Law Society
"This collection of 18 chapters makes a significant contribution to the literature both in terms of its deep dive into discrete areas within the law of the sea, and in terms of the lessons that emerge from the collection as a whole for understanding the relationship between informal law-making and conventional treaty law....The editor and all authors are to be congratulated for the meticulous detail evident in each chapter. This will provide food for thought for much subsequent contemplation and theorizing in the years to come." -- Sara L. Seck, Ocean Yearbook