About the book
Written from a global perspective, The Institutions of Human Rights is a contributed volume that examines international human rights institutions, procedures, and select issues. Closely examining international human rights organizations including the International Labour Organization, the International Criminal Court, and the European Court of Human Rights, this text places a particular focus on how institutions function, arguing that to truly understand human rights' affairs one must also understand the politics and motivations at the core of these institutions.
In addition to providing a comprehensive examination of key institutions, this volume also sheds light on the procedures at play when implementing new rights and discusses weighty issues such as the protection of refugee and labour laws. Featuring chapters written by highprofile scholars form Canada, the United States, and abroad, The Institutions of Human Rights breaks down important learning objectives, features key takeaway messages, and uses discussion questions to promote critical thinking and engagement.
Editions of The Institutions of Human Rights
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781487593254
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781487593247
- EBook
- ISBN 9781487593261
- PDF
- ISBN 9781487593278
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Written from a global perspective, The Institutions of Human Rights is a contributed volume that examines international human rights institutions, procedures, and select issues. Closely examining international human rights organizations including the International Labour Organization, the International Criminal Court, and the European Court of Human Rights, this text places a particular focus on how institutions function, arguing that to truly understand human rights' affairs one must also understand the politics and motivations at the core of these institutions.
In addition to providing a comprehensive examination of key institutions, this volume also sheds light on the procedures at play when implementing new rights and discusses weighty issues such as the protection of refugee and labour laws. Featuring chapters written by highprofile scholars form Canada, the United States, and abroad, The Institutions of Human Rights breaks down important learning objectives, features key takeaway messages, and uses discussion questions to promote critical thinking and engagement.
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What is The Institutions of Human Rights about?
Written from a global perspective, The Institutions of Human Rights is a contributed volume that examines international human rights institutions, procedures, and select issues. Closely examining international human rights organizations including the International Labour Organization, the International Criminal Court, and the European Court of Human Rights, this text places a particular focus on how institutions function, arguing that to truly understand human rights' affairs one must also understand the politics and motivations at the core of these institutions.
In addition to providing a comprehensive examination of key institutions, this volume also sheds light on the procedures at play when implementing new rights and discusses weighty issues such as the protection of refugee and labour laws. Featuring chapters written by highprofile scholars form Canada, the United States, and abroad, The Institutions of Human Rights breaks down important learning objectives, features key takeaway messages, and uses discussion questions to promote critical thinking and engagement.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Institutions of Human Rights?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > Political control and freedoms > Human rights, civil rights
Where can I read a sample of The Institutions of Human Rights?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Institutions of Human Rights?
Gordon DiGiacomo,Susan Kang
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Institutions of Human Rights is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781487593254) and paperback(ISBN 9781487593247) and ebook(ISBN 9781487593261) and pdf(ISBN 9781487593278)
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