International Human Rights Law and Practice (PDF)

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Synopsis

This innovative textbook explores human rights law from a theoretical and practical perspective. Case studies and interviews with specialists show how theory is applied in real life and discussion questions engage students. The authors' talent for critical analysis and clarification make this an essential student text. Human rights law is a complex but compelling subject that fascinates students but also confuses them. This innovative textbook explores human rights law from a theoretical and practical perspective. Case studies and interviews with specialist practitioners, NGO activists and policy-makers show how theory is applied in real life. The up-to-date coverage includes introductions to important emerging fields such as globalisation, poverty and advocacy. Student learning is supported by questions to stimulate seminar discussion and further reading sections that encourage independent study. The authors' combined expertise, engaging writing style and ability to clarify not simplify ensures that this important new book will become required reading for all students of human rights law.

Book details

Author:
Ilias Bantekas, Oette Lutz
ISBN:
9780521196420
Related ISBNs:
9780521196420
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Grades:
Graduate Student, Adult Ed, Undergraduate Student, Post-Graduate Student
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2016-03-09
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
Cambridge University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government