An Introduction to Fundamental Rights in Europe: History, Theory, Cases

By: Alessandra Facchi and Silvia Falcetta and Nicola Riva

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into UK education collection to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: This is a concise and accessible introduction to fundamental rights in Europe from the perspectives of history, theory and an analysis of European jurisprudence. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book equips readers with the tools to understand the foundations and the functioning of this complex and multi-layered topic.Key Features:A combination of historical and philosophical approaches with analysis of significant legal casesA multidisciplinary outlook, in contrast to the strict legal approach of most textbooks on the subjectA European perspective which refers throughout to central European values such as freedom, equality, solidarity and dignityA specific focus on fundamental rights, which have received less attention in the fields of legal history and theory in comparison to human rightsThis textbook will be an important resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in law, philosophy and political science. It will be particularly useful to those studying the law of fundamental rights or human rights as a complement to more traditional legal approaches.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781788117036
Related ISBNs:: 9781788117029
Publisher:: Edward Elgar Publishing
Date of Addition:: 03/27/22
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.