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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.
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 Dipnall Part 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 McCorquodale Part 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 Renshaw Part V: Linkages 25: International humanitarian law, Sandesh Sivakumaran26: International criminal law, Robert Cryer27: International refugee law, Alice Edwards Part IV: Challenges 28: Non-state actors, Andrew Clapham29: Terrorism, Martin Scheinin30: Poverty, Stephen P Marks
Author(s) | Edited by Daniel Moeckli (Assistant Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law, Assistant Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law, University of Zurich), Sangeeta Shah (Associate Professor in Law, Associate Professor in Law, University of Nottingham), Sandesh Sivakumaran (Professor of Public International Law,, Professor of Public International Law,, University of Nottingham), David Harris (Emeritus Professor in Residence and Co-Chair Human Rights Law Centre, Emeritus Professor in Residence and Co-Chair Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham). |
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Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN | 9780198767237 |
Format | Paperback / softback |
Pages | 704 |
Published in | United Kingdom |
Published | 4 Jan 2018 |
Availability | Available |
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