Research Methods in Human Rights

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'The expert contributions represent critical and reflective assessments of how to research human rights. The book discusses different disciplinary perspectives, including law, economics, history, political science and ethnography. In a global setting where major social challenges require multidisciplinary responses, the book is especially welcome for the careful presentation and exploration of different disciplinary perspectives, qualitative, quantitative and mixed approaches. The contributors offer helpful discussions of the nuances and complexities within each approach. Revised and with welcome new chapters covering critical issues such as comparative human rights and the impact of digital technologies, this remains an essential work for any reading list on human rights.' -- Rory O'Connell, Ulster University, Northern Ireland 'This book highlights the rapid development in Human Rights research methods: the first edition was published in 2017, and now the editors have found it valuable not only to update but also to revise most of the chapters. The first edition quickly became the go-to resource for understanding human rights research methodology. The new edition adds further depth to the evolution of human rights research methodology and will therefore contribute significantly to the consolidation of insights of scholars and students working in the field.' -- Morten Kjaerum, Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sweden Acclaim for previous edition: 'Research Methods in Human Rights presents a fascinating overview of the various disciplinary ways of approaching human rights. It has helped me to reassess and scrutinise my own predispositions and approaches towards legal research and will certainly be a useful companion for new and established researchers from all disciplines relevant to the field.' -- Robin Ramsahye, Journal of International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict 'The expert contributions represent critical and reflective assessments of how to research human rights. The volume discusses different disciplinary perspectives, including law, economics, history, political science and ethnography. In a global setting where major social challenges require multidisciplinary responses, the volume is especially welcome for the careful presentation and exploration of different disciplinary perspectives but also interdisciplinary methodology. The contributors offer helpful discussions of the nuances and complexities within each approach. An essential work for any reading list on human rights.' -- Rory O'Connell, Ulster University, Northern Ireland 'This book contributes to bringing human rights research out of its infancy. Having matured over three decades, it is high time to raise the discussion on its methodology to a new level. With its roots in legal studies, human rights research today embraces a much wider range of disciplines. Offering a profound, interdisciplinary analysis, this book offers the reader a deepened understanding across many fields. It will soon be a classic in higher education and research institutions.' -- Morten Kjaerum, Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sweden