Textbook on International Human Rights

by Rhona K.M. Smith

Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise introduction for students new to the subject.

Clearly written and broad in scope, this popular text gives a concise introduction to international human rights, including regional systems of protection and the key substantive rights. The author skilfully guides you through the complexities of the subject, making it accessible to those with little or no prior legal knowledge. Key cases and areas of debate are highlighted throughout, and a wealth of references to cases and further readings provided at the end of each chapter.

Textbook on International Human Rights continues to be relied upon by students worldwide as the first book to turn to for clear and accurate coverage.

Online Resource Centre

This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre, which features an online casebook, updates in the law, and an annotated list of web links to help with your research.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Rhona Smith is Professor of International Human Rights at Newcastle University Law School in the UK. She has previously worked on human rights education and capacity building in many countries and systems.

Reviews

[Firdaus Fauzi]

This is a real textbook. I selectively pick the topic that interested me. The book discusses briefly the topic of various human rights issue with some cases as an example. In my opinion, as not a law student, it is quite informative and readable.

[Dewi Novirianti · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[lovely-dee · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good book for beginner on the subject

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

So veryvery dry, but also detailed and contains a lot of in-depth, important information on human rights.

[Sovanna Mann]

Excellent books for reading and researching!