Modern piracy a reference handbook [WorldCat Entities]

"This reference text explains what modern piracy is, where and why it happens, and what measures are being taken to combat it. Piracy is alive and well in modern world. Armed with sophisticated tools like GPS locators and cell phones, today's pirates prey on both commercial and private vessels, and their attacks have far-reaching effects. Piracy today typically occurs in specific areas, such as Somalia and Southeast Asia, a single pirate attack can involve and affect many different countries. A supertanker traveling in South China Sea might be owned by a Saudi Arabian oil company, built in South Korea, registered in Liberia, captained by an Italian, and crewed by Filipinos. And, as reports of attacks on commercial vessels and cruise liners become more common, modern piracy receives ever-increasing international scrutiny. This reference handbook examines modern piracy from mid-1970s to today. The subject is addressed from a global perspective, covering causes and consequences of present-day piracy and evaluating its impact on a number of related issues, including international law, commercial shipping, and terrorism. Documents important resolutions and laws from United Nations and European Union and U.S. policy statements regarding piracy. Features charts and tables that provide statistical information on pirate attacks and data on factors that contribute to piracy. A resources chapter provides an annotated print and electronic bibliography organized by subject (e.g., international law, Somalia and the Horn of Africa, and Maersk Alabama incident). Inlcudes a glossary of short definitions of unfamiliar terms. Explains crucial topics such as international law and global trade patterns in accessible, understandable language. Helps readers comprehend piracy within larger economic and geopolitical contexts that influence other important present-day issues--Publisher's description."
"Examines modern piracy from the mid-1970s to today. Covers both the causes and consequences of present-day piracy and evaluates its impact on a number of related issues, including international law, commercial shipping, and terrorism."@en
"This reference text explains what modern piracy is, where and why it happens, and what measures are being taken to combat it."@en
"Piracy is not simply a fabled part of seafaring history that serves as a foundation for entertaining Hollywood movies. Piracy is alive and well in the modern world. Armed with sophisticated tools like GPS locators and cell phones, today's pirates prey on both commercial and private vessels, and their attacks have far-reaching effects."@en