Textbook on International Human Rights

by Rhona K.M. Smith

Truly global in both approach and coverage, this second edition of Textbook on International Human Rights provides an ideal introduction to a complex subject. The text is accessible for newcomers, beginning with a brief analysis of the development of international human rights and the history
of the subject and a discussion of the role of the United Nations in this area. Examples are drawn from international and regional law to illustrate vital contemporary issues such as freedom of expression, the right to education, and minority rights.

The second edition has been fully revised and updated, including new developments relating to the International Criminal Court, the African Union and the Organization of American states, and a new chapter on group rights.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law

440 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]

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[lovely-dee]

A good book for beginner on the subject

[Tina]

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!