Author Description
The International Law of Human Rights examines the fundamentals of human rights law from the advent of the United Nations Charter through to the challenging contemporary issues facing the human rights regime.The second edition introduces the intricacies of human rights law and provides up-to-date coverage of human rights issues while exploring emerging areas of human rights law. Expert author commentary illuminates a range of examples while Snapshots throughout the text demonstrate real life decisions, thoroughly covering the scope of human rights law.This text has been restructured and comprehensively updated throughout to reflect current legislation, cases and international jurisprudence and is the ideal text for students of human rights law.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the foundational principles, historical development, and contemporary challenges of international human rights law within the global legal regime. The authors, McBeth, Nolan, and Rice, utilize their expertise to synthesize complex legal frameworks, international jurisprudence, and legislative updates. The work serves as a comprehensive guide for students and practitioners to understand how human rights are codified, interpreted, and enforced across different jurisdictions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the United Nations Charter and its role in human rights law
- Examination of contemporary legal challenges and emerging human rights issues
- Integration of real-life case studies and judicial decisions via 'Snapshots'
- Comprehensive updates on international jurisprudence and current legislation
Scope Limits
- Does not provide an exhaustive historical account of pre-UN human rights philosophy
- Focuses primarily on the international legal regime rather than specific domestic policy implementation
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is balanced by the practical application of the provided case studies. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for students seeking to navigate the complexities of international human rights law.
Page Count:
688
Publication Date:
2017-08-17
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190304243
ISBN-13:
9780190304249
Human rights
Academic
Law
textbook
International Law