While the admiralty and maritime law of the United States is harmonious in broad outline with the law of other major maritime nations, it has unique features tied to the structure of the United States Constitution. In Admiralty and Maritime Law Robertson, Sturley and Friedell reveal the areas of international harmony and explore the United States' special problem areas. The book provides the fundamental professional tools necessary to the practice or advanced study of United States maritime law.

While each of the authors is an expert in admiralty and maritime law, the book maintains a nonspecialist's perspective. It enables the well-grounded generalist to understand how and why admiralty is different yet, at the same time, ultimately familiar in its structure and preoccupations. Experienced admiralty teachers will find that the book is an orderly and user-friendly presentation of the unavoidable complexities of this area, with no sacrifice of depth.

A teacher's manual is available.

 

"I recommend that any teacher of Admiralty Law, adjunct or full time, take a close look at this text and consider its fresh approach to the course. I found that the presentation of the material...gave me new insights into this fascinating field of law, in which I have been privileged to practice for the last twenty-eight years."
- Edward V. Cattell, Jr., Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce, July 2002

Available Supplements:

• Admiralty and Maritime Law in the United States: Cases and Materials, 2007-2008 Statutory and Update Supplement 2007, 92 pp, paper, ISBN-10: 1-59460-475-4, ISBN-13: 978-1-59460-475-1 $12.00