Presenting aviation law from the American point of view, this second edition handbook is based on the original edition (date not stated), which included coverage of early changes resulting from the attack on September 11, 2001, but was in urgent need of updating. Air lawyers, both foreign and American, will find this a detailed representation of relevant law from the American point of view as well as an overview of the international scene. Coverage begins with an introductory chapter on the evolution of the aviation industry. Following is coverage of crimes, torts, and rage involving aircraft; economic regulation of domestic and international aviation; international transport of passengers, aircraft manufacturers' product liability; cargo damage and ground damage; aviation security and airline travel restrictions; the US Federal Aviation Administration; the National Transportation Safety Board; labor relations; and environmental regulations, among other topics. The three authors' affiliations are not stated. Martinus Nijhoff is an imprint of Brill. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)