Research Handbook on International Human Rights Law

Research Handbook on International Human Rights Law
ISBN-10
1849800553
ISBN-13
9781849800556
Category
Political Science
Pages
596
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Edward Elgar Pub
Authors
Sarah Joseph, Adam McBeth

Description

'The advance of global human rights is a kind of miracle. This book furthers the enterprise with a collection of cutting edge chapters on the legal issues of the second half of the 20th century. Those who want to stay ahead in this adventure in the 21st century will need to know the challenges that appear on every page.' - the Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG, Former Judge of the High Court of Australia 1996-2009

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