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Statutory Supplement to Admiralty and Maritime Law in the United States
Statutory Supplement to Admiralty and Maritime Law in the United States Author:David W. Robertson, Steven F. Friedell, Michael F. Sturley While the admiralty and maritime law of the United States is harmonious in broad outline with the law of other major maritime nations, it has unique features tied to the structure of the United States Constitution. In Admiralty and Maritime Law Robertson, Sturley and Friedell reveal the areas of international harmony and explore the United State... more »s' special problem areas. The book provides the fundamental professional tools necessary to the practice or advanced study of United States maritime law. While each of the authors is an expert in admiralty and maritime law, the book maintains a nonspecialist's perspective. It enables the well-grounded generalist to understand how and why admiralty is different yet, at the same time, ultimately familiar in its structure and preoccupations. Experienced admiralty teachers will find that the book is an orderly and user-friendly presentation of the unavoidable complexities of this area, with no sacrifice of depth. A teacher's manual is available.« less