International Human Rights Law
3rd Edition
Published on 14. December 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
704 pages
978-0-19-876723-7 (ISBN)
Description
Written by leading experts in the field, this compelling textbook explores the essentials of international human rights law, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this multifaceted and sometimes contentious subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
1046 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-876723-7 (9780198767237)
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Persons
Editor
Assistant Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional LawAssistant Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law, University of Zurich
Associate Professor in LawAssociate Professor in Law, University of Nottingham
Professor of Public International Law,Professor of Public International Law,, University of Nottingham
Emeritus Professor in Residence and Co-Chair Human Rights Law CentreEmeritus Professor in Residence and Co-Chair Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham
Content
Part I: Foundations 1: History, Ed Bates2: Justifications, Samantha Besson3: Critiques, Marie-Benedicte Dembour Part II: International Law 4: Sources, Christine Chinkin5: Nature of obligations, Frederic Megret6: Scope of application, Sarah Joseph and Sam DipnallPart III: Substantive Rights 7: Categories of rights, Theo van Boven8: Equality and non-discrimination, Daniel Moeckli9: Integrity of the person, Nigel S Rodley10: Adequate standard of living, Asbjorn Eide11: Thought, expression, association, and assembly, Dominic McGoldrick12: Education and work, Fons Coomans13: Detention and trial, Sangeeta Shah14: Cultural Rights, Julie Ringelheim15: Sexual orientation and gender identity, Michael O'Flaherty16: Women's rights, Dianne Otto17: Children's rights, Geraldine Van Bueren18: Group rights, Robert McCorquodalePart IV: Protection 19: United Nations, Jane Connors and Markus Schmidt20: Regional protection, Basak Cali21: The Americas, Thomas Antkowiak22: Europe, Steven Greer23: Africa, Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander24: Within the state, Andrew Byrnes and Catherine RenshawPart V: Linkages 25: International humanitarian law, Sandesh Sivakumaran26: International criminal law, Robert Cryer27: International refugee law, Alice EdwardsPart IV: Challenges 28: Non-state actors, Andrew Clapham29: Terrorism, Martin Scheinin30: Poverty, Stephen P Marks