International Human Rights Law

International Human Rights LawCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780198843672 Year: 2019 Publisher: Oxford University Press UK Description: The only introductory, straightforward textbook on International Human Rights Law: Broad in scope, concise in approach. International Human Rights Law, ninth edition, provides a concise and wide ranging introduction for students new to the subject. Written with newcomers in mind, the books concise and direct approach enables students with no legal

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780198843672
Year: 2019
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK


Description:
The only introductory, straightforward textbook on International Human Rights Law: Broad in scope, concise in approach.International Human Rights Law, ninth edition, provides a concise and wide-ranging introduction for students new to the subject. Written with newcomers in mind, the book’s concise and direct approach enables students with no legal background to develop a good understanding of International Human Rights Law.Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights. The author skilfully guides students through the complexities of the subject, and then prepares them for further study and research. Key cases and areas of debate are highlighted throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings are provided at the end of each chapter.NEW TO THIS EDITIONThe discussion topics and examples have been updated and a new overview of international law has been added to the introductionIncludes a new chapter on sustainable development and human rights, with particular focus on the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentExpanded coverage of freedom of expression in the digital age and of the challenges posed by non-state actors.This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.