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Book SynopsisWritten 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.Digital formatsThis fourth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Table of ContentsPart I: Foundations 1: Ed Bates: History 2: Samantha Besson: Justifications 3: Marie-Bénédicte Dembour: CritiquesPart 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 obligationsPart 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 rightsPart 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 statePart V: Linkages 25: Sandesh Sivakumaran: International humanitarian law 26: Robert Cryer: International criminal law 27: Alice Edwards: International refugee lawPart 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
