Textbook on International Human Rights

Name: Textbook on International Human Rights
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ISBN: 9780199603343

ISBN-10: 0199603340

ISBN-13: 9780199603343

Edition: 5th 2011

Authors: Rhona K. M. Smith

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Global in coverage, 'Textbook on International Human Rights' provides a wide-ranging introduction for law students new to the study of the subject. It considers historical factors, the work of the UN, regional systems, and a variety of substantive rights.

Book details

List price: $59.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 11/29/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 440
Size: 9.60" wide x 6.70" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Rhona K.M. Smith is Principal Lecturer in Law at Northumbria University, where she teaches human rights and civil liberties.



Preface


Table of Cases


Table of Instruments



Introduction



Historical background



The United Nations



The International Bill of Human Rights



The United Nations organizational structure



Regional protection of human rights



Europe



The Organization of American States



The African Union



Monitoring, implementing, and enforcing human rights



Substantive rights-general comments



Equality and non-discrimination



The right to life



Freedom from torture; cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment



The right to liberty of person



Equality before the law-the right to a fair trial



The right to self-determination



Freedom of expression



The right to work



The right to education and human rights education



Minority rights



Rights for specific categories of persons



Looking to the future


Index