Textbook on international human rights

Pocketbok. Oxford University Press. 3 uppl. 2007. 408 sidor.

Mycket gott skick. Överstrykningspenna har används på ett 50-tal sidor ///Förlagets beskrivning: International Human Rights 3rd EDITION Global in coverage, the third edition of Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise introduction for newcomers to the subject. Beginning with a brief analyst» of the devlopment of international human right» 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 rcond half of th» 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 third edition incorporates all the latest developments from the merger of the African Courts and the impact of Protocol 14 to the ECHR at the regional level to the creation and early work of the Human Rights Council within the UN. Textbook on International Human Rights continues to be relied on by students worldwide as the first book to turn to for dear and accurate coverage. Key features; Provides full coverage of both substantive rights and the structures and sources of law Detailed coverage of regional issues in Europe, the Americas.and Africa. Extensive lists of further reading, website references and important cases on each topic Rhona K, M. Smith is Reader in Law at Northumbria University, where she teaches human rights and civil liberties.