{"product_id":"routledge-handbook-of-human-rights-and-disasters-9781138069916","title":"Routledge Handbook of Human Rights and Disasters","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eRoutledge Handbook of Human Rights and Disasters\u003c\/i\u003e provides the first comprehensive review of the role played by international human rights law in the prevention and management of natural and technological disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is written by a leading expert and offers a state-of-the-art overview of a significant topic within the field. In addition to focussing on the role of human rights obligations in disaster preparedness and response, the volume offers a broader perspective by examining how human rights law interacts with other legal regimes and by addressing the challenges facing humanitarian organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreceded by a foreword by the International Law Commissionâs Special Rapporteur on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, the volume is divided into four parts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart I: Human rights law and disasters in the framework of public international law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart II: Role and application of human rights law in d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This collection of essays is not the first enquiry on the subject-matter of international disaster law (IDL), but it is a very welcome addition to a more and more well-grounded branch in the panorama of international law practice and scholarship. The book under review brings a breath of fresh air into the debate, by addressing the issue of disasters through the human rights law lens in a comprehensive way.'\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cem\u003eMariangela La Manna Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword, \u003cem\u003eEduardo Valencia Ospina \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Human Rights Law and Disasters in the Framework of Public International Law \u003c\/strong\u003e1.Introduction, \u003cem\u003eFlavia Zorzi Giustiniani, Emanuele Sommario, Federico Casolari, Giulio Bartolini \u003c\/em\u003e2. A Taxonomy of Disasters in International Law, \u003cem\u003eGiulio Bartolini \u003c\/em\u003e3. R.I.P 'R2P': On the Controversial Responsibility to Protect Doctrine and Why it Adds No Value to Disasters, \u003cem\u003eKaren Da Costa \u003c\/em\u003e4. Assistance to Disaster Victims in an Armed Conflict: The Role of International Humanitarian Law,\u003cem\u003e Sarah Williamsn\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGabrielle Simm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Role and Application of Human Rights Law in Disaster Settings \u003c\/strong\u003e5. A Right to International (Humanitarian) Assistance in Times of Disaster: Fresh Perspectives from International Human Rights Law, \u003cem\u003eMarlies Hesselman \u003c\/em\u003e6. The Human Rights Approach of the International Law Commission in its Work on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters, \u003cem\u003eRonan McDermott \u003c\/em\u003e7. Limitation and Derogation Provisions in International Human Rights Law Treaties and Their Use in Disaster Settings, \u003cem\u003eEmmanuele Sommario \u003c\/em\u003e8. States’ Failure to Take Preventive Action and to Reduce Exposure to Disasters as a Human Rights Issue, \u003cem\u003eMirko Sossai \u003c\/em\u003e9. Integrating Human Rights into Disaster Management: Normative, Operational and Methodological Aspects, \u003cem\u003eAnnalisa Creta \u003c\/em\u003e10. Non-State Humanitarian Actors and Human Rights in Disaster Scenarios: Normative Role, Standard Setting and Accountability, \u003cem\u003eTommaso Natoli \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: (Categories of) Rights of Particular Significance in a Disaster Context \u003c\/strong\u003e11. Mapping Basic Subsistence Rights in Post-disaster Scenarios, \u003cem\u003eMarco Inglese \u003c\/em\u003e12. The Human Right to Adequate Housing in Post-Disaster Contexts, \u003cem\u003eRaquel Rolnik \u003c\/em\u003e13. Addressing Discrimination in Disaster Scenarios: An International and EU Law Perspective, \u003cem\u003eFederico Casolari \u003c\/em\u003e14. The Right to a Healthy Environment: Delineating the Content (and Contours) of a Slippery Notion, \u003cem\u003eGiovanna Adinolfi \u003c\/em\u003e15. The Right to Know: The Role of Transparency, Access to Information and Freedom of Expression in Overcoming Disasters, \u003cem\u003eAlice Riccardi \u003c\/em\u003e16. Economic and Social Rights in Times of Disaster: Obligations of Immediate Effect and Progressive Realization, \u003cem\u003eEllen Nohle and\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eGilles Giacca \u003c\/em\u003e17. Cultural Rights in the Prevention and Management of Disasters, \u003cem\u003eEleni Polymenopoulou \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV: Protection of Vulnerable Groups in Disaster Settings \u003c\/strong\u003e18. A Human Rights–based Vulnerability Paradigm: Lessons from the Case of Displaced Women in Post-quake Haiti, \u003cem\u003eIngrid Nifosi-Sutton \u003c\/em\u003e19. Indigenous Communities: From Victims to Actors of Disaster Management, \u003cem\u003eKristin Hausler \u003c\/em\u003e20. The Protection of Migrants in Disasters, \u003cem\u003eAlice Sironi and Lorenzo Guadagno \u003c\/em\u003e21. Temporary Protection after Disasters: International, Regional and National Approaches, \u003cem\u003eFlavia Zorzi Giustiniani \u003c\/em\u003e22. The Nansen Initiative’s Protection Agenda for People Displaced by Disasters across Borders, \u003cem\u003eWalter Kälin \u003c\/em\u003e23. Conclusions, \u003cem\u003eGabriella Venturini\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577803903319,"sku":"9781138069916","price":204.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138069916.jpg?v=1746096771","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/routledge-handbook-of-human-rights-and-disasters-9781138069916","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}