International Human Rights Law offers a thorough, thought-provoking consideration of the essential elements of the subject. It covers all aspects of a typical international human rights course, from philosophical and other foundational issues to substantive rights to systems of protection. It also addresses contemporary challenges to human rights such as terrorism, poverty, and environmental degradation. Written by leading experts in their respective fields, the textbook offers various perspectives of the multifaceted and contentious subject of human rights. Its comprehensive coverage, accessible style, and pedagogical features make it the ideal companion for the student of human rights. Although written primarily for the law student, it will also be of considerable relevance to the student of international relations, politics or sociology, and an invaluable resource for academics, advocates, and practitioners. Online Resource Centre An Online Resource Centre, containing six-monthly updates, and a list of useful websites, accompanies this book INDICE: WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS FOR?; Navanethem Pillay, United Nations HighCommissioner for Human Rights; Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch; Hina Jilani, Director of AGHS Legal Aid Center and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan; PART I: FOUNDATIONS; 1. History; 2. Philosophy; 3. Critiques; 4. Politics; PART II: INTERNATIONAL LAW; 5. Sources; 6. Nature of obligations; 7. Scope of application; PART III: SUBSTANTIVE RIGHTS; 8. Categories of rights; 9. Equality and non-discrimination; 10. Integrity of the person; 11. Adequate standard of living; 12. Thought, expression, association and assembly; 13. Education and work; 14. Administration of justice; 15. Sexual orientation and gender identity; 16. Women's rights; 17. Rights of peoples and minorities; PART IV: PROTECTION; 18. United Nations; 19. The Americas; 20. Europe; 21. Africa; 22. Within the State; PART V: LINKAGES; 23. International humanitarian law; 24. International criminal law; PART VI: CHALLENGES; 25. Non-state actors; 26. Terrorism; 27. Poverty; 28. Environmental degradation
- ISBN: 978-0-19-956025-7
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 704
- Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés