International Whaling Convention (IWC) and Legal Issues Related to Aboriginal Rights.

Explains structure and organization of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which established the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Summarizes earlier whaling treaty, covers evolution of IWC, and discusses Convention and U.S. law. Reviews legal issues related to Aborigin...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Explains structure and organization of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, which established the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Summarizes earlier whaling treaty, covers evolution of IWC, and discusses Convention and U.S. law. Reviews legal issues related to Aboriginal whaling rights, and examines drawbacks and benefits of the U.S. continued membership in the Convention.
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