Advanced Introduction To International Human Rights Law, 2nd Edition

Author: Dinah L. Shelton
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781839103209

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781782545231
Published In: October 2020
Format: Paperback , 352 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781839103186

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Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton's pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the foundations of the discipline today.

Key features of this rigorously revised second edition include:

Balanced, interdisciplinary coverage of both regional and international variations in human rights law, probing current challenges to the global regime
Concise yet scrupulous coverage of historical and philosophical themes that have culminated in the present legal regime
Updated statistics and ratification numbers to elucidate recent developments in human rights law

Succinct and cutting-edge, this second edition will be an invaluable guide for seasoned academics and researchers in the field, as well as students at all levels who require a comprehensive introductory text. Its practical insights and key statistical data will also provide a versatile reference point for practitioners in the field.

Contents: 1. Concepts and Foundations 2. Historical Overview 3. International Institutions 4. The Law of Human Rights 5. The Rights Guaranteed 6. Obligations 7. Compliance and Monitoring Mechanisms 8. Complaint Procedures 9. Enforcement 10. Stock-taking Index

Dinah L. Shelton, Manatt/Ahn Professor of International Law (emeritus), George Washington University Law School, US and former member of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (2010–2014)