The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
A Perspective on its Development
Published on 2. July 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
474 pages
978-0-19-826788-1 (ISBN)
Description
Despite their formal legal recognition in a number of international instruments since 1945, economic, social and cultural rights have long been marginalized and ignored as a category of human rights. This is particularly apparent with respect to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights alongside its sister covenant `The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights'.
This study represents the first detailed examination of the origins and development of the ICESCR, drawing in particular upon the work of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The author addresses in detail particular aspects of the Covenant such as the role of the Committee in the supervision process, the nature of state obligations, the principle of non-discrimination, and the rights to work, to join and form Trade unions, to housing and to food.
This original and scholarly work offers a timely examination of an increasingly significant human rights instrument, and will be of value to all those interested in Human Rights and International Law.
This study represents the first detailed examination of the origins and development of the ICESCR, drawing in particular upon the work of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The author addresses in detail particular aspects of the Covenant such as the role of the Committee in the supervision process, the nature of state obligations, the principle of non-discrimination, and the rights to work, to join and form Trade unions, to housing and to food.
This original and scholarly work offers a timely examination of an increasingly significant human rights instrument, and will be of value to all those interested in Human Rights and International Law.
Reviews / Votes
a very useful perspective on the origins and evolution of this particular document . . . Its lasting value will, no doubt, be attributed to its analysis of the Covenant's provisions including the article-by-article traveau preparatories. * American Society of International Law * a particularly welcome addition to the growing list of human rights titles. * International and Comparative Law Quarterly *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
717 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-826788-1 (9780198267881)
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Person
Dr Mathew Craven is senior lecturer in law at the department of law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Content
Preface to the Paperback Edition ; Introduction ; The Background of the Covenant ; The System of Supervision ; State Obligations ; Non-Discrimination and Equality ; The Right to Work ; Just and Favorable Conditions of Work ; Trade Union Rights ; The Right to an Adequate Standard of Living ; Conclusion ; Appendix 1: The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ; Appendix 2: The States Party to the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ; Appendix 3: General Comment No. 1 (1989) ; General Comment No. 2 (1990) ; General Comment No. 3 (1990) ; General Comment No. 4 (1990) ; Bibliography