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Textbook on International Human Rights Rhona Smith (Professor of International Human Rights at Northumbria University)

Textbook on International Human Rights By Rhona Smith (Professor of International Human Rights at Northumbria University)

Textbook on International Human Rights by Rhona Smith (Professor of International Human Rights at Northumbria University)


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The seventh edition of Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise, wide-ranging introduction for law students new to the subject. It considers historical factors, the work of the UN, regional systems, and a variety of substantive rights.

Textbook on International Human Rights Summary

Textbook on International Human Rights by Rhona Smith (Professor of International Human Rights at Northumbria University)

Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise introduction for students new to the subject. Clearly written and broad in scope, this popular text gives a concise introduction to international human rights, including regional systems of protection and the key substantive rights. The author skilfully guides students through the complexities of the subject, making it accessible to those with little or no prior legal knowledge. Key cases and areas of debate are highlighted throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings provided at the end of each chapter. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which contains 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.

Table of Contents

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 Americas ; 9. Africa ; 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 expression ; 19. The right to work ; 20. The right to education and human rights education ; 21. Minority rights ; 22. Rights for specific categories of persons ; 23. Looking to the future

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GOR008125978
9780198746218
0198746210
Textbook on International Human Rights by Rhona Smith (Professor of International Human Rights at Northumbria University)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
20151203
448
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