Admiralty and Maritime Law

by Thomas J. Schoenbaum

This book covers the basic rules, principles, and issues relating to the law of the sea. Topics include admiralty jurisdiction, federalism, the General Maritime Law, seamen, longshore and harbor workers, wrongful death, liens and ship mortgages, carriage of goods, charter parties, towage, pilotage, collisions, liability, pollution, insurance, sovereign immunity, and admiralty practice and procedure. A table of cases is included. Schoenbaum teaches law at the University of Georgia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

1224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part of West Law's Hornbook series, this book by a very experienced attorney and protor of admiralty law is a great introduction to admiralty law at the Federal jurisdiction in the USA and also to a degree to general maritime law concepts. Like all hornbooks, case law is not covered but instead historical basis and contemporary law is in detail. As this book was published in 1987, there may be some changes to current US law not covered here, which if you're in active practice and consult it is something to keep in mind. In general, despite its academic nature, this is a very readable and to-the-point book and it's easy to find the material you desire if looking for something specific but also actually readable as a consummate work.

[sologdin · Rating 2 out of 5]

a standard reference in my office. a bit heavy on LHWCA and mariner rights, maybe; I like that personally, but it may not be the center of gravity for everyone.