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Textbook on International Human Rights Rhona Smith

Textbook on International Human Rights By Rhona Smith

Textbook on International Human Rights by Rhona Smith


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Global in coverage, the sixth 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

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 you 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. 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. Online Resource Centre This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which features an online casebook, updates in the law, and an annotated list of web links to help with your research.

About Rhona Smith

Rhona K.M. Smith is Professor of International Human Rights at Northumbria University.

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 Organization of American 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 rights 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. Group rights ; 23. Looking to the future

Additional information

GOR007678541
9780199672813
0199672814
Textbook on International Human Rights by Rhona Smith
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2013-12-24
440
N/A
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