Textbook on International Human Rights

by Rhona K.M. Smith

Truly global in coverage, the third edition of Textbook on International Human Rights provides a concise introduction for newcomers to the subject. Beginning with a brief analysis of the development of international human rights and the history of the subject, the text allows full
consideration of the work of the UN before turning in more detail to regional systems of human rights, focusing on Europe, the Americas and Africa. The second half of the book looks at a variety of substantive rights ranging from the right to liberty to the right to work and the right to education,
with illustrations from both regional and international law.

The strength of the The Textbook on Interntational Human Rights lies in its clarity and broad scope, with the focus on making the subject easily accessible to those with little or no prior knowledge of the subject. The author guides students through the complexities of each topic before providing a
wealth of recommendations for further reading, essential cases and useful websites at the end of each chapter.

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

Online Resource Centre
The textbook is also supported by a website providing case updates, extended referencing and links to relevant websites.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law

408 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!