International human rights law

Author(s)

• Moeckli, Daniel
• Shah, Sangeeta
• Sivakumaran, Sandesh
• Harris, D. J. (David John)

Bibliographic Information

International human rights law

edited by Daniel Moeckli, Sangeeta Shah, Sandesh Sivakumaran ; consultant editor, David Harris

Oxford University Press, c2018

3rd ed

• : [pbk.]

Note

Previous ed.: 2014

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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.

Table of Contents

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 DipnallPart 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 McCorquodalePart 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 RenshawPart V: Linkages 25: International humanitarian law, Sandesh Sivakumaran26: International criminal law, Robert Cryer27: International refugee law, Alice EdwardsPart IV: Challenges 28: Non-state actors, Andrew Clapham29: Terrorism, Martin Scheinin30: Poverty, Stephen P Marks

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Details

• NCID: BB25633369
• ISBN:
  • 9780198767237
• LCCN: 2017948019
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Oxford
• Pages/Volumes: lviii, 644 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 341.48
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Human rights