International Human Rights : A Comprehensive Introduction

by Haas; Michael

• ISBN13: 9780415774543
• ISBN10: 0415774543
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-18
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to international human rights: international human rights law, why international human rights have increasingly risen to world prominence, what is being done about violations of human rights, and what might be done to further promote the cause of international human rights so that everyone may one day have their rights respected regardless of who they are or where they live. It explains: how the concept of international human rights has developed over time the variety of types of human rights empirical findings from statistical research on human rights a listing of all international human rights agreements the newest dimensions in the field of human rights (gay rights, animal rights environmental rights). Richly illustrated throughout with case studies, controversies, court cases, thinkpoints, historical examples, biographical statements, and suggestions for further reading, International Human Rights is the ideal introduction for all students of human rights.

Table of Contents

Tables	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Abbreviations	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
The Philosophical Basis for Human Rights	p. 10
The Historical Basis for Human Rights	p. 37
The Contemporary Basis for Human Rights	p. 72
Civil and Political Rights	p. 100
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights	p. 115
Crimes Against Humanity, Crimes Against Peace, and War Crimes	p. 142
Quantitative Dimensions	p. 173
United Nations Charter-Based Organizations	p. 188
Other Treaty-Based Global International Organizations	p. 215
American Approaches to International Human Rights	p. 233
European Approaches to International Human Rights	p. 269
Third World Approaches to International Human Rights	p. 295
New Dimensions and Challenges	p. 319
Glossary	p. 353
References and further reading	p. 363
Notes	p. 395
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