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International Human Rights Law

Author: Daniel Moeckli; Sangeeta Shah; Sandesh Sivakumaran; David Harris
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199560257
Published In: June 2010
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
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Breadth and depth of coverage provide a thorough and complete guide for students of international human rights law, with critical discussion of all key issues
Each chapter is written by an expert in their respective field, providing truly insightful analysis and exposing the reader to a unique variety of perspectives
Addresses topical issues such as terrorism, poverty and environmental degradation, ensuring students are aware of the continuing and future importance of these crucial issues
Includes useful features such as chapter summaries, charts, and suggestions for further reading
International Human Rights Law offers a thorough, thought-provoking consideration of the essential elements of the subject. It covers all aspects of a typical international human rights course, from philosophical and other foundational issues to substantive rights to systems of protection. It also addresses contemporary challenges to human rights such as terrorism, poverty, and environmental degradation.

Written by leading experts in their respective fields, the textbook offers various perspectives of the multifaceted and contentious subject of human rights. Its comprehensive coverage, accessible style, and pedagogical features make it the ideal companion for the student of human rights. Although written primarily for the law student, it will also be of considerable relevance to the student of international relations, politics or sociology, and an invaluable resource for academics, advocates, and practitioners.

Online Resource Centre

An Online Resource Centre, containing six-monthly updates, and a list of useful websites, accompanies this book.

Readership: Undergraduates and postgraduates studying international human rights law.

What are human rights for?
Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch
Hina Jilani, Director of AGHS Legal Aid Center and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
Part I: Foundations
1.: Ed Bates: History
2.: James Nickel & David Reidy: Philosophy
3.: Marie-Bénédicte Dembour: Critiques
4.: Julie Mertus: Politics
Part II: International Law
5.: Christine Chinkin: Sources
6.: Frédéric Mégret: Nature of obligations
7.: Sarah Joseph: Scope of application
Part III: Substantive Rights
8.: Theo van Boven: Categories of rights
9.: Daniel Moeckli: Equality and non-discrimination
10.: Nigel Rodley: Integrity of the person
11.: Asbjørn Eide: Adequate standard of living
12.: Kevin Boyle: Thought, expression, association and assembly
13.: Fons Coomans: Education and work
14.: Sangeeta Shah: Administration of justice
15.: Michael O'Flaherty: Sexual orientation and gender identity
16.: Dianne Otto: Women's rights
17.: Robert McCorquodale: Rights of peoples and minorities
Part IV: Protection
18.: Markus Schmidt: United Nations
19.: Jo Pasqualucci: The Americas
20.: Steven Greer: Europe
21.: Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander: Africa
22.: Andrew Byrnes and Catherine Renshaw: Within the State
Part V: Linkages
23.: Sandesh Sivakumaran: International humanitarian law
24.: Robert Cryer: International criminal law
Part VI: Challenges
25.: Andrew Clapham: Non-state actors
26.: Martin Scheinin: Terrorism
27.: Stephen Marks: Poverty
28.: Malgosia Fitzmaurice: Environmental degradation

Edited by Daniel Moeckli, Oberassistent in Public Law, University of Zurich, Sangeeta Shah, Lecturer in Law, University of Nottingham, and Sandesh Sivakumaran, Lecturer in Law, University of Nottingham

David Harris, Professor Emeritus and Co-Director, Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham

Contributors:

Ed Bates, University of Southampton, UK
James Nickel, Arizona State University, USA
David Reidy, University of Tennessee, USA
Marie Dembour, University of Sussex, UK
Christine Chinkin, London School of Economics, UK
Frédéric Mégret, McGill University, Canada
Sarah Joseph, Monash University, Australia
Theo van Boven, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Nigel Rodley, University of Essex, UK
Asbjørn Eide, University of Oslo, Norway
Kevin Boyle, University of Essex, UK
Fons Coomans, Maastricht University, The Netherlands
Sangeeta Shah, University of Nottingham, UK
Daniel Moeckli, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Michael O'Flaherty, University of Nottingham, UK
Dianne Otto, University of Melbourne, Australia
Robert McCorquodale, British Institute of International and Comparative Law
Markus Schmidt, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations
Steven Greer, University of Bristol, UK
Jo Pasqualucci, University of South Dakota, USA
Christof Heyns, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Andrew Byrnes, University of New South Wales, Australia
Catherine Renshaw, University of New South Wales, Australia
Julie Mertus, American University, USA
Sandesh Sivakumaran, University of Nottingham, UK
Robert Cryer, University of Birmingham, UK
Andrew Clapham, Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland
Martin Scheinin, European University Institute, Italy
Stephen Marks, Harvard School of Public Health, USA
Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Queen Mary, University of London , UK