Lawrence Juda is Chairman of the Department of Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island where he teaches courses in ocean law, policy and management. The author of two previous books, he has also published articles in a variety of international scholarly journals.
"""Juda adds historical depth and scope to the law of the sea literature as he analyzes the forces shaping the development of the regime of ocean governance and the factors likely to determine its future effectiveness.... this well-documented study deserves to be read by anyone seeking a thorough, balanced analysis of an important area of international cooperation."" -""Choice"