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Textbook on International Human Rights
By
Rhona K. M. Smith
Description
* Written specifically for the
newcomer to international human rights law, the concise and clear
approach of the book ensures that the subject is easily understood by
students with no prior background in the subject
* Serves as an effective starting
point for further research by providing a wealth of references to
further reading, key cases and web links at the end of each chapter,
helping students delve deeper into the subject
* Complemented by an Online
Resource Centre that provides case updates, extended referencing and
links to relevant websites
New to this edition
* New structure of human rights in
the UN with the creation of the Human Rights Council
* Merger of the African Union
courts
Truly 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
analysis of the development of international human rights and the
history of the subject, the text allows full consideration of the
work of the UN before turning in more detail to regional systems of
human rights, focusing on Europe, the Americas and Africa. The second
half of the book looks at a variety of substantive rights ranging
from the right to liberty to the right to work and the right to
education, 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 of the subject.
The author guides students through the complexities of each topic
before providing a wealth of recommendations for further reading,
essential cases and useful websites at the end of each chapter.
Textbook on International Human Rights
continues to be relied on by students worldwide as the first book to
turn to for clear, accurate coverage and guidance for further
research.
Online Resource Centre
The textbook is also supported by a
website providing case updates, extended referencing and links to
relevant websites.
Readership: Suitable for
undergraduates taking courses in international human rights or
international law and human rights, as well as international
relations.
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. 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 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. Group rights
23. Looking to the future
Authors, editors, and contributors
Rhona K. M. Smith, Reader in
Law, University of Northumbria
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