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Written by leading experts in the field, this compelling textbook explores the essentials of international human rights law, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this multifaceted and sometimes contentious subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.
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List of contents
- Part I: Foundations
- 1: Ed Bates: History
- 2: Samantha Besson: Justifications
- 3: Marie-Bénédicte Dembour: Critiques
- Part II: International Law
- 4: Christine Chinkin: Sources
- 5: Frédéric Mégret: Special character
- 6: Sarah Joseph and Barrie Sander: Scope of application
- 7: Katharine G Young: Rights and obligations
- Part III: Substantive Rights
- 8: Daniel Moeckli: Equality and non-discrimination
- 9: Carla Ferstman: Integrity of the person
- 10: Asbjørn Eide and Wenche Barth Eide: Adequate standard of living
- 11: Dominic McGoldrick: Thought, expression, association, and assembly
- 12: Fons Coomans: Education and work
- 13: Sangeeta Shah: Detention and trial
- 14: Julie Ringelheim: Cultural Rights
- 15: Michael O'Flaherty: Sexual orientation and gender identity
- 16: Dianne Otto: Women's rights
- 17: Aoife Nolan: Children's rights
- 18: Robert McCorquodale: Group rights
- Part IV: Protection
- 19: Jane Connors and Sangeeta Shah: United Nations
- 20: Basak Çali: Regional protection
- 21: Thomas Antkowiak: The Americas
- 22: Steven Greer and Lewis Graham: Europe
- 23: Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander: Africa
- 24: Andrew Byrnes and Catherine Renshaw: Within the state
- Part V: Linkages
- 25: Sandesh Sivakumaran: International humanitarian law
- 26: Robert Cryer: International criminal law
- 27: Alice Edwards: International refugee law
- Part IV: Challenges
- 28: Andrew Clapham: Non-state actors
- 29: Martin Scheinin: Terrorism
- 30: Stephen Marks: Poverty
- 31: Lavanya Rajamani: Climate change
- 32: Meghna Abraham: Pandemics
About the author
Daniel Moeckli,
Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law, University of Zurich, Sangeeta Shah,
Associate Professor in Law, University of Nottingham, Sandesh Sivakumaran,
Professor of International Law, University of Cambridge
Summary
Written by leading experts in the field, this textbook explores the essentials of international human rights law, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.
