International Human Rights Law

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INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN RIGHTS
LAW
International Human Rights Law offers a compelling, thought-provoking, and thorough consideration of the essential elements of the subject.Tt covers all aspects of a typical international human rights course, from philosophical and other foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. It also addresses contemporary challenges to human rights such as terrorism, poverty, and environmental degradation.
With contributions from leading experts in their respective fields, this stimulating textbook offers a variety of perspectives' on this multifaceted and contentious subject. Its comprehensive coverage, accessible style, and learning features make it the ideal companion for the student of human rights.
Although written primarily for the law student, International Human Rights LaivwiW also be of considerable relevance to the student of international relations, politics, or sociology, and an invaluable resource for academics,... Tovább

Fülszöveg

INTERNATIONAL
HUMAN RIGHTS
LAW
International Human Rights Law offers a compelling, thought-provoking, and thorough consideration of the essential elements of the subject.Tt covers all aspects of a typical international human rights course, from philosophical and other foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. It also addresses contemporary challenges to human rights such as terrorism, poverty, and environmental degradation.
With contributions from leading experts in their respective fields, this stimulating textbook offers a variety of perspectives' on this multifaceted and contentious subject. Its comprehensive coverage, accessible style, and learning features make it the ideal companion for the student of human rights.
Although written primarily for the law student, International Human Rights LaivwiW also be of considerable relevance to the student of international relations, politics, or sociology, and an invaluable resource for academics, advocates, and practitioners.
Daniel Moeckli is an Oherassistent in Public Law at the University of Zurich and a Fellow of the Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham.
Sangeeta St^ is a Lecturer in the School of Law, and a Member of the Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham.
Sandesh Sivakumaran is a Lecturer in the School of Law, and a' Meriiber of the Human Rights Law Centre, University ofNottingh'aitn. . ' . -
David Harris is Professor Emeritus and Co-Director of the Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham.
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Contributing to this book. Ed Bates Kevin Boyle Andrew Byrnes Christine Chinkin Andrew Clapham Pons Coomans Robert Cryer
Marie-Bénédicte Dembour Asbjorn Eide Malgosia Fitzmaurice Steven Greer Christof Heyns Hina Jilarii ~ ' •Sarah Joseph '
Magnus KiUander Stephen P Mwks Robert McCor^uodde Frédéric Mégret Julie Mertus Daniel Moeckli James W Nickel Michael O'Flaherty Dianne Otto Jo Pasqualucci Navanethem Pillay David A Reidy Catherine Renshaw Nigel S Rodley Kenneth Roth Martin Scheinin Markus Schmidt . Sangeeta Shah Sandesh Sivakumaran Théo van Bovert Vissza