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International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
By
Francisco Forrest Martin, Stephen J. Schnably, Ric
Description
International Human Rights and
Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis introduces the reader
to the international legal instruments and case law governing the
substantive and procedural dimensions of international human rights
and humanitarian law, including economic, social, and cultural
rights. The book also discusses the history and organizational
structure of human rights and humanitarian law enforcement
mechanisms. The book devotes a chapter to the issues surrounding the
incorporation of international law into U.S. law, including
principles of constitutional and statutory interpretation, conflict
rules, and the self-execution doctrine. Questions and comments
sections provide critical analyses of issues raised in the materials.
The last chapter addresses theoretical issues facing contemporary
international human rights and humanitarian law and its enforcement.
• An important introduction to
international human rights and humanitarian law • Provides
comparative analysis of global and regional international human
rights and humanitarian legal systems. • Includes a discussion
of the incorporation of international law into U.S. law
Contents
Table of authorities; Preface; 1. An
overview of international human rights and humanitarian law
development and their protection mechanisms; 2. Formal sources and
principles of international human rights and humanitarian law; 3.
Incorporation of international human rights and humanitarian law in
U.S. law; 4. International human rights tribunal procedure and
remedies; 5. Substantive international human rights and humanitarian
law protections; 6. Theory and critique; Index.
Review
\\\' ... the authors have suceeded in
putting together a solid book of cases of material that will be
beneficial ... any effort to educate and train individuals for
adressing violations can only be for the good.\\\' Human Rights and
Human Welfare
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