Introducing Human Rights

Author : Darren O'Byrne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317873983

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Human Rights by Darren O'Byrne Pdf

Human Rights: An Introduction is an important text that provides a comprehensive overview of human rights and related issues from a social science perspective. First, this book does more than discuss theory, it uses case studies and personal testimonies in the debate. Human rights as an area of academic interest cannot be easily divorced from human rights struggles and the reality of contemporary conditions. Second, the book is aimed at what is an emerging and growing cross-disciplinary field of study. Human rights issues are increasingly coming to the fore in a number of academic debates. Whereas the study of human rights has traditionally been included in departments of law, international relations and philosophy, a number of courses are now being set up in departments of sociology and anthropology. Consequently, there is an increasing need to bring these disparate approaches together.

Author : South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-29
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063837178

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Introducing Human Rights by South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre Pdf

Introducing Human Rights is a primer for understanding what human rights are, why we require them, and why their violation threatens our basic existence as human beings. Based on the requirement of the B.A. (Foundation) Course in Human Rights, Gender and Environment, the book is divided into 15 thematic chapters including: Definitions and Classifications of Human Rights, Human Rights and the Constitution of India, India and International Monitoring Bodies, The Human Rights Movements in India, The Criminal Procedure Code, Consumer Rights and Violence against Women, Environmental Law The chapters highlight the relevance of these issues in Indian and international law and the basic legal framework within which human rights operate. Comprehensive in coverage and essential for classroom learning and analysis , the volume also teaches students about: What to do when human rights are violated, Mechanisms of redress and their use.

Author : Andrew Clapham
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780191578595

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Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Clapham Pdf

Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. An appeal to human rights in the face of injustice can be a heartfelt and morally justified demand for some, while for others it remains merely an empty slogan. Taking an international perspective and focusing on highly topical issues such as torture, arbitrary detention, privacy, health and discrimination, this Very Short Introduction will help readers to understand for themselves the controversies and complexities behind this vitally relevant issue. Looking at the philosophical justification for rights, the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law, Andrew Clapham explains what our human rights actually are, what they might be, and where the human rights movement is heading. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Thomas Mertens
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108416313

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A Philosophical Introduction to Human Rights by Thomas Mertens Pdf

Provides students with an introduction to legal philosophy, using the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to reflect on human rights.

Author : Michael Haas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135005795

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International Human Rights by Michael Haas Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to international human rights -- international human rights law, why international human rights have increasingly risen to world prominence, what is being done about violations of human rights, and what might be done to further promote the cause of international human rights so that everyone may one day have their rights respected regardless of who they are or where they live. It explains: how the concept of international human rights has developed over time the variety of types of human rights (civil-political rights, economic-social rights, as well as a delineation of war crimes) empirical findings from statistical research on human rights institutional efforts to promote human rights an extensive listing of international human rights agreements identification of recent prosecutions of war criminals in domestic and international tribunals ongoing efforts to promote human rights through international aid programs the newest dimensions in the field of human rights (gay rights, animal rights, environmental rights). Richly illustrated throughout with case studies, controversies, court cases, think points, historical examples, biographical statements, and suggestions for further reading, International Human Rights is the ideal introduction for all students of human rights. The book will also be useful for human rights activists to learn how and where to file human rights complaints in order to bring violators to justice. The new edition is fully updated and includes new material on: the Obama presidency the Arab Spring and its aftermath the workings of the International Criminal Court quantitative analyses of human rights war crimes.

Author : Azizur Rahman Chowdhury,Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789047444022

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An Introduction to International Human Rights Law by Azizur Rahman Chowdhury,Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan Pdf

This book provides a precise concept of international human rights law, its development and the tangible meaning of civil and political rights, economic and social rights. It has highlighted women’s rights, globalization, human rights education, role of the UN and NGOs to protect human rights.

Author : Dinah L. Shelton
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839103193

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Advanced Introduction to International Human Rights Law by Dinah L. Shelton Pdf

Now in its second edition, Dinah Shelton’s pioneering book provides a uniquely accessible introduction to the history and the latest developments in international human rights law. Exploring the origins, customs and institutions that have emerged globally and regionally in the last two centuries, this incisive book guides readers through the major treaties and declarations that form the foundations of the discipline today.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Human rights
ISBN : 0409023825

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Introduction to Human Rights Law by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mary E. Williams
Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028571235

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Human Rights by Mary E. Williams Pdf

"The rights of women, refugees, child laborers, and political prisoners are among the issues debated in this collection of articles and essays ... Contributors from many sides include Hillary Rodham Clinton, Midge Decter, Katha Pollitt, Jimmy Carter, Amnesty International, and the China Internet Information Center ... There are fine bibliographies to stiumulate students' further reading." Booklist.

Author : Darren O'Byrne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317873976

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Human Rights by Darren O'Byrne Pdf

Human Rights: An Introduction is an important text that provides a comprehensive overview of human rights and related issues from a social science perspective. First, this book does more than discuss theory, it uses case studies and personal testimonies in the debate. Human rights as an area of academic interest cannot be easily divorced from human rights struggles and the reality of contemporary conditions. Second, the book is aimed at what is an emerging and growing cross-disciplinary field of study. Human rights issues are increasingly coming to the fore in a number of academic debates. Whereas the study of human rights has traditionally been included in departments of law, international relations and philosophy, a number of courses are now being set up in departments of sociology and anthropology. Consequently, there is an increasing need to bring these disparate approaches together.

Author : Manfred Nowak
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004479074

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Introduction to the International Human Rights Regime by Manfred Nowak Pdf

Human rights are the only universally recognized system of contemporary values which, during the last 50 years, has been gradually developed and defined by all States in a comprehensive international legal framework. The international human rights regime is closely related to international peace and security, development and a global trend towards pluralist democracy, good governance and the rule of law. International humanitarian and criminal law can today be considered as specific aspects of international human rights law, which after the end of the Cold War has become increasingly complex and difficult to oversee. The present textbook attempts to provide a first and at the same time comprehensive introduction into the idea and significance of human rights, its philosophical and theoretical foundations, historical development, the main structures and procedures of international human rights protection by the United Nations and regional organizations (Council of Europe, Organization of American States, African Union, OSCE and others), and modern trends, such as preventive mechanisms, international criminal law, human rights as essential elements of peace-keeping and peace-building operations, humanitarian intervention or the relationship between human rights and terrorism. The book perceives human rights as an inter-disciplinary topic and illustrates the theory of human rights with a considerable number of practical case-studies, graphics, statistics, procedural charts and textboxes. It serves as a textbook for students of law, political science, international relations and other academic fields related to human rights, but may as well be used as a first introduction for those working in the field, for NGO activists, legal practitioners and others interested in the fascinating world of universal human rights.

Author : David P. Forsythe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139451031

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Human Rights in International Relations by David P. Forsythe Pdf

This new edition of David Forsythe's successful textbook provides an authoritative overview of the place of human rights in international politics in an age of terrorism. The book focuses on four central themes: the resilience of human rights norms, the importance of 'soft' law, the key role of non-governmental organizations, and the changing nature of state sovereignty. Human rights standards are examined according to global, regional, and national levels of analysis with a separate chapter dedicated to transnational corporations. This second edition has been updated to reflect recent events, notably the creation of the ICC and events in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, and new sections have been added on subjects such as the correlation between world conditions and the fate of universal human rights. Containing chapter-by-chapter guides to further reading and discussion questions, this book will be of interest to undergraduate and graduate students of human rights, and their teachers. David Forsythe received the Distinguished Scholar Award for 2007 from the Human Rights Section of the American Political Science Association.

Author : David P. Forsythe
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789905915

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Advanced Introduction to the Politics of International Human Rights by David P. Forsythe Pdf

David P. Forsythe presents a compelling introduction to international human rights in a political context. He stresses the difficulties of interjecting human rights into foreign policy and international politics, while recognising the considerable progress that has been made over time. Focusing on international organizations, states, corporations, and private advocacy groups, Forsythe addresses key themes including war, migration, climate change, and slavery.

Author : Stephen Humphreys
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780521762762

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Human Rights and Climate Change by Stephen Humphreys Pdf

This inquiry into the human rights dimensions of climate change identifies future perspectives, concerns and dilemmas for law and policy.

Author : Andrew Clapham
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191016394

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Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Clapham Pdf

Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. Indeed, human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally, and must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly. This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, brings the issue of human rights up to date, considering the current controversies surrounding the movement. Discussing torture and arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism, Andrew Clapham also considers new challenges to human rights in the context of privacy, equality and the right to health. Looking at the philosophical justification for rights, the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law, Clapham explains what our human rights actually are, what they might be, and where the human rights movement is heading. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.