Human Rights

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Part I of the book argues that the legislative spirit of contemporary international law lies in the doctrine of human rights and that the spirit of human rights doctrine lies in the principle of human dignity. Parts II and III critically examine the Court's principal contentious and advisory cases in which it has treated human rights questions.

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This newly revised, greatly expanded, and updated edition is the essential tool for navigating the language of international human rights related to law, jurisprudence, politics, diplomacy, and philosophy. Also has an appendix of citations for human rights and related instruments.

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This book provides a concise introduction to the historical background of international human rights and discusses the major systems (United Nations, European, Inter-American, and African). There are also chapters on the United States and non-governmental organizations.

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Illustrating the scope of this fascinating and wide-reaching subject to the student, this clear and concise text gives a broad introduction to international human rights law. Coverage includes regional systems of protection, the role of the UN, and a variety of substantive rights.

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This book presents a wide-ranging survey of the scope and significance of international human rights law. Arranged thematically in alphabetical format, it side-steps the traditional categories of human rights law, to investigate rights in the specific contexts [words and phrases] in which they are invoked, debated, and considered.

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The book focuses on the historical and philosophical foundations of human rights before exploring global and regional systems for their protection, and key substantive rights.