Polar Law: An Introduction bears all the hallmarks of Professor Tanakas impressive scholarship: exhaustive in its content, rigorous in its analysis and balanced in its approach. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the legal regimes governing the Poles. -- Suzanne Lalonde, Université de Montréal, Canada Tanaka delivers a rigorous, doctrinal account covering law of the sea, natural resources, environmental protection, scientific research, and dispute settlement in the polar regions. The book is a great starting point for anyone studying polar law. -- Rachael Lorna Johnstone, University of Akureyri, Iceland Professor Tanakas introduction to polar law is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the increasingly prominent field of polar law. The strength of Tanakas approach lies in his ability to rigorously analyze all areas of international law relevant to the governance of the polar regions. Although titled as an introduction, the book conveys a profound and comprehensive understanding of polar law as a distinct discipline within international law. -- Timo Koivurova, University of Lapland, Finland
