Background
Prescott, John Victor was born on May 12, 1931 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Arrived in Australia, 1961. Son of George and ada Selina (Howell) Prescott.
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Political Frontiers and Boundaries
( This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the w...)
This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the world’s political frontiers and boundaries, and includes sections on boundaries in the air as well as chapters treating the subject in a regional manner, covering the continents in terms of the evolution of boundaries.
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The Maritime Political Boundaries Of The World
(This book addresses the often vexed question of national ...)
This book addresses the often vexed question of national maritime claims and the delimitation of international maritime boundaries. The number of undelimited international maritime boundaries is much larger than the number of agreed lines. The two boundaries that define the marine domain of coastal states are examined. First the baselines along the coast may consist of low-water lines or straight lines or a combination of both. When straight lines are used they define the seaward limit of the state's internal waters. Second the outer limits of claims to territorial seas, contiguous zones and exclusive economic zones are measured from the baselines. All states will have to delimit at least one international boundary with a neighbouring state, whether adjacent or opposite. In confined seas no state can claim the full entitlement and must negotiate international boundaries with all neighbours. Many states bordering oceans can claim the full entitlement seawards, although they will need to delimit national boundaries with adjacent neighbours.
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Secret Hydrographic Surveys in the Spratly Islands
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The Geography of Frontiers and Boundaries (Routledge Library Editions: Political Geography)
( This book, originally published in 1986, shows the impo...)
This book, originally published in 1986, shows the importance of geography in international power politics and shows how geopolitical thought influences policy-making and action. It considers the various elements within international power politics such as ideologies, territorial competition and spheres of influences, and shows how geographical considerations are crucial to each element. It considers the effects of distance on global power politics and explores how the geography of international communication and contact and the geography of economic and social patterns change over time and affect international power balances.
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Aboriginal Frontiers and Boundaries in Australia
(Before the coming of Europeans, Aboriginal communities li...)
Before the coming of Europeans, Aboriginal communities lived within territories defined by complex ritual cycles of song, dance, symbol and ceremony. Knowledge of these boundaries and frontiers was in the keeping of senior custodians. In traditional communities, this continues to be the situation. Today, white Australians belatedly acknowledge Aboriginal land rights and the special significance of sacred sites. This makes an understanding of the boundaries vital to the achievement of basic land and sea rights for Aboriginal people. Unfortunately, over much of the continent, knowledge of boundaries has been lost or is in danger of being lost. In this work two political geographers explore the nature of Aboriginal boundaries and their contemporary implications. In four detailed case studies they challenge many of the assumptions which have underpinned the involvement of white advisers. The result is a timely study which raises important questions about an issue of national significance.
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- The gulf of Thailand: Maritime limits to conflict and cooperation
- The Maritime Political Boundaries of the World by Victor Prescott (2004-12-03)
- Maritime Political Boundaries of the World (This book addresses the often vexed question of national ...)
- Political Frontiers and Boundaries (Routledge Library Editions: Political Geography) (This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the wor...)
- Secret Hydrographic Surveys in the Spratly Islands by David Hancox (1999-12-10)
- Maritime Political Boundaries of the World by John Prescott (1986-01-22)
John Victor Prescott
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science with honors, Durham (England) University, 1952. Master of Arts, Durham (England) University, 1957. Dip.Edn., Durham (England) University, 1955.
Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1961. Master of Arts (honorary), University Melbourne, Australia, 1969.
Career
Lecturer, University College Ibadan, Nigeria, 1956-1961; lecturer, U. Melbourne, 1961-1965; senior lecturer, U. Melbourne, 1966-1968; reader, U. Melbourne, 1969-1986; professor department geography, U. Melbourne, 1986-1996; professor emeritus, U. Melbourne, since 1996.
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Political Frontiers and Boundaries
( This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the w...)
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Political Frontiers and Boundaries (Routledge Library Editions: Political Geography)
( This classic work is a comprehensive treatment of the w...)
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The Geography of Frontiers and Boundaries (Routledge Library Editions: Political Geography)
( This book, originally published in 1986, shows the impo...)
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Aboriginal Frontiers and Boundaries in Australia
(Before the coming of Europeans, Aboriginal communities li...)
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The Maritime Political Boundaries Of The World
(This book addresses the often vexed question of national ...)
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Maritime Political Boundaries of the World
(This book addresses the often vexed question of national ...)
- The gulf of Thailand: Maritime limits to conflict and cooperation
- The Maritime Political Boundaries of the World by Victor Prescott (2004-12-03)
- Secret Hydrographic Surveys in the Spratly Islands
- Secret Hydrographic Surveys in the Spratly Islands by David Hancox (1999-12-10)
- Maritime Political Boundaries of the World by John Prescott (1986-01-22)
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Political Frontiers and Boundaries
Membership
Lieutenant United Kingdom Royal Artillery, 1952-1954.
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Married Dorothy Francis Allen, September 12, 1953. Children: Margaret, Philip.
