
International Human Rights Law
Rhona K. M. Smith(Author)
Oxford University Press
10th Edition
Published on 22. December 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-19-284538-2 (ISBN)
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Description
Illustrating the scope of this fascinating and wide-reaching subject to the student, this clear and concise text gives a broad introduction to international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights. The author skilfully guides students through the complexities of the subject, and then prepares them for further study and research. Key cases and areas of debate are highlighted throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings are provided at the end of each chapter.
Digital formats and resources
The tenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- The online resources that support the book contain links to the full cases referenced at the end of each chapter as well as a list of annotated web links to aid further study.
Digital formats and resources
The tenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
- The online resources that support the book contain links to the full cases referenced at the end of each chapter as well as a list of annotated web links to aid further study.
More details
Edition
10th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
804 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-284538-2 (9780192845382)
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International Human Rights Law
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Person
Rhona Smith is Professor of International Human Rights at Newcastle University Law School in the UK. She has previously worked on human rights education and capacity building in many countries and systems.
Author
Professor of International Human RightsProfessor of International Human Rights, Newcastle University
Content
1: Introduction 2: Historical background 3: The United Nations 4: The International Bill of Human Rights 5: Regional protection of human rights 6: Europe 7: The Americas 8: Africa 9: Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights 10: Substantive rights - general comments 11: Equality and non-discrimination 12: Rights for specific vulnerable persons 13: The right to life 14: The right to liberty of person 15: Equality before the law - the right to a fair trial 16: The right to an adequate standard of living 17: Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment 18: The right to self-determination 19: Indigenous peoples' and minority rights 20: Freedom of expression 21: The right to education and human rights education 22: Sustainable development and human rights 23: Human rights in practice: the COVID-19 pandemic 24: Current issues: non-State actors