Modern Piracy: A Reference Handbook

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This reference text explains what modern piracy is, where and why it happens, and what measures are being taken to combat it. While piracy today typically occurs in specific areassuch as Somalia and Southeast Asiaa single pirate attack can involve and affect many different countries. For example, a supertanker traveling in the 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, the topic of modern piracy receives ever-increasing international scrutiny. This chapter-based reference handbook examines modern piracy from the mid-1970s to today. The subject is addressed from a global perspective, covering both the causes and consequences of present-day piracy and evaluating its impact on a number of related issues, including international law, commercial shipping, and terrorism.

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This is a compelling and succinct examination of the controversies governments and organizations face when trying to combat this upsurge. Throughout the text, quotes from pirates and those who combat the problem enrich the reader's learning experience. Modern Piracy is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date analyses on the topic ever published. * Pirates and Privateers *
This well-organized mix of historical background; case studies; and viewpoints, opinions, and analyses explores the complexities of an intriguing contemporary issue. * School Library Journal *
Marley, a naval historian, has written a definitive book on modem piracy, covering piracy from its infancy to recent events (2010). . . . This excellent resource is easy to use; chapter contents are outlined and listed with page numbers. Glossary included. Summing up: Highly recommended. * Choice *

Author Bio

David F. Marley is a historian who has conducted extensive primary-source research in Latin America and Europe and currently resides in Canada.