About the book
Human rights law is a complex but compelling subject that fascinates but often confuses students. International Human Rights Law and Practice explores the subject from a theoretical and practical perspective guiding students to a rich understanding of the law. The second edition has been fully revised and updated including two new chapters on children s rights and international criminal law and new sections on a variety of topics including the right to equality the protection of refugees and the effect of foreign investment and sovereign debt on the enjoyment of human rights. In addition new case studies and interviews with practitioners NGO activists and policymakers show how theory is applied in real life. Student learning is supported by questions to stimulate seminar discussion and further reading sections that encourage independent study. The authors clear and engaging writing style ensures that this new edition will continue to be required reading for all students of human rights law.
Editions of International Human Rights Law and Practice
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781107125049
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107562110
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Human rights law is a complex but compelling subject that fascinates but often confuses students. International Human Rights Law and Practice explores the subject from a theoretical and practical perspective guiding students to a rich understanding of the law. The second edition has been fully revised and updated including two new chapters on children s rights and international criminal law and new sections on a variety of topics including the right to equality the protection of refugees and the effect of foreign investment and sovereign debt on the enjoyment of human rights. In addition new case studies and interviews with practitioners NGO activists and policymakers show how theory is applied in real life. Student learning is supported by questions to stimulate seminar discussion and further reading sections that encourage independent study. The authors clear and engaging writing style ensures that this new edition will continue to be required reading for all students of human rights law.
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What is International Human Rights Law and Practice about?
Human rights law is a complex but compelling subject that fascinates but often confuses students. International Human Rights Law and Practice explores the subject from a theoretical and practical perspective guiding students to a rich understanding of the law. The second edition has been fully revised and updated including two new chapters on children s rights and international criminal law and new sections on a variety of topics including the right to equality the protection of refugees and the effect of foreign investment and sovereign debt on the enjoyment of human rights. In addition new case studies and interviews with practitioners NGO activists and policymakers show how theory is applied in real life. Student learning is supported by questions to stimulate seminar discussion and further reading sections that encourage independent study. The authors clear and engaging writing style ensures that this new edition will continue to be required reading for all students of human rights law.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in International Human Rights Law and Practice?
Law > International law > Public international law > Public international law: human rights
Where can I read a sample of International Human Rights Law and Practice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107125049
Who is/are the Author/s of the book International Human Rights Law and Practice?
Ilias Bantekas,Dr Lutz Oette
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
International Human Rights Law and Practice is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781107125049) and paperback(ISBN 9781107562110)