The Politics of Maritime Power Available to Purchase

Why, you might wonder, should anyone but a sailor be interested in a specialised analysis of maritime power? In reading this book, you would quickly discover why. The sea covers three‐quarters of the globe; more than half the world's population lives within 50 miles of it; and 90 per cent of world trade travels on it. Readers (defined as students, academics, business people and general researchers) would also learn that maritime power is a much broader concept than naval power, for it is not confined to the military aspect; it covers commerce, fisheries, law enforcement, and the competition for offshore...