
Textbook on International Human Rights
Rhona Smith(Author)
Oxford University Press
4th Edition
Published on 25. November 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-0-19-956118-6 (ISBN)
Description
Global in coverage, the fourth edition of Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise introduction for newcomers to the subject. Beginning with a brief analysis of the development of international human rights and the history of the subject, the text gives full consideration to the work of the UN before turning in more detail to regional systems of human rights. The second half of the book looks at a variety of substantive rights, with illustrations from both regional and international law. The strength of the book lies in its clarity and broad scope, with the focus on making the subject easily accessible to those with little or no prior knowledge. The author guides students through the complexities of each topic before providing a wealth of useful references at the end of each chapter. The fourth edition incorporates all the latest developments in the subject. Textbook on International Human Rights continues to be relied upon by students worldwide as the first book to turn to for clear and accurate coverage.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduates studying optional modules on international human rights as part of their law degree, in the UK, Europe or elsewhere.
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
705 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-956118-6 (9780199561186)
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Previous edition

Rhona K. M. Smith
Textbook on International Human Rights
Book
06/2007
3rd Edition
Oxford University Press
€34.65
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Person
Rhona Smith, Professor of International Human Rights Law, University of Northumbria
Content
1. Introduction; 2. Historical background; 3. The United Nations; 4. The International Bill of Human Rights; 5. The United Nations organizational structure; 6. Regional protection of human rights; 7. Europe; 8. The Organization of African States; 9. The African Union; 10. Monitoring, implementing and enforcing human rights; 11. Substantive rights - general comments; 12. Equality and non-discrimination; 13. The right to life; 14. Freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment; 15. The right to liberty of person; 16. Equality before the law - the right to a fair trial; 17. The right to self-determination; 18. Freedom of expertise; 19. The right to work; 20. The right to education and human rights education; 21. Minority rights; 22. Group rights; 23. Looking to the future