International Human Rights in a Nutshell
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Description
An updated and expanded edition of the widely used overview of international human rights law for students, practitioners, and professors. Provides a comprehensive overview of the international, regional and domestic human rights systems, as well as the treatment of human rights treaties and norms within the U.S. legal system. Reviews recent developments in the field, including in the UN, European, OAS and African human rights systems, as well as the adoption of new conventions and the issuance of key new judicial decisions. Introduces the history behind international human rights, including the institutional context from which they evolved. An unparalleled resource for beginning students as well as more experienced practitioners needing an accessible introduction to an increasingly important substantive field.
ISBN
9781685615239
Publication Date
2025
Edition
6th
Publisher
West AcademicI
Keywords
international human rights, human rights law
Disciplines
Human Rights Law | International Humanitarian Law
Recommended Citation
Stewart, David P.; Shelton, Dinah; Aswad, Evelyn; and Addo, Michael K., "International Human Rights in a Nutshell" (2025). Faculty Books and Book Chapters. 73.
https://digitalcommons.law.ou.edu/fac_books/73