This book, first published in 1990, presents a fundamental reassessment of maritime strategy. It looks at the evolving uses of the seas, both economic and military, and sets sea power against the developing world environment, political, legal and economic.
By employing a broad hermeneutic phenomenological approach, the book critiques the relationship between risk-taking, the death wish, and the 'no fear' mentality in extreme sports. It redefines extreme sports by exploring the experiences associated with them in a novel way, challenging traditional perceptions and offering fresh insights into the motivations and psychological aspects of participants.