International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals (Paperback)

~ Henry Steiner (Author), Philip Alston (Author) "This introductory chapter assumes no special knowledge about the foundations or content of or argument about rights, and international human rights..." (more)
Key Phrases: against violator states, universal human rights system, constitutional social rights, United States, United Nations, Security Council (more...)

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`'...not only covers international law in force today, it also provides the best insights into the politics and ideologies underlying legal discourse. The book ignited great classroom discussions.' ' Bruno Simma, University of Munich and University of Michigan

`'Steiner and Alston deploy an extraordinary range of materials to explain the forces that shape the formation and implementation of human rights. Their book is an indispensable tool for training the next generation of human rights practitioners, advocates, and scholars.' ' Theodor Meron, New York University School of Law

`'This book is indeed a most remarkable feat. To winnow so much material, to edit them and organize them within an overarching but not intrusive framework is, I would have thought, the work of many a scholarly lifetime.' ' Upendra Baxi, University of Warwick, formerly Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi

`'A splendid book containing an imaginative and stimulating variety of materials with thought-provoking commentary and questions. It is a wonderful teaching tool, as well as a valuable starting point for research ' ' Hilary Charlesworth, Australian National University

`'By far the best text in the field a wealth of important, interesting, well-organized, and well-edited materials' ' Paolo Carozza, Notre Dame Law School

`'This is the most stimulating book that I know of in the field of human rights' Georges Abi-Saab, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva ' Georges Abi-Saab, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva

`'This coursebook exposes the sharp contradictions and vexing dilemmas in the human rights movement, without concessions to political correctness or rushing to answers. Today's debates are openly tackled, letting the students and teachers further contest the issues raised. The book will long remain the yardstick by which others must be judged.' ' Makau wa Mutua, State University of New York at Buffalo

`provides students with a superb overview of the international and regional human rights systems ... a comprehensive and provocative introduction to the theories of human rights' Penelope Matthew, University of Melbourne, in Australian Yearbook of International Law 1997

`"This is an excellant book with massively authoritative coverage of all aspects of international human rights law".' P R Ghandhi, The University of Reading

`"Very thorough, Judicious selection of materials and thought provoking comment".' Robert Cryer, Manchester University

Product Description

The second edition of this widely acclaimed textbook has been completely revised to include developments in international human rights over the last five years. Retaining its unique approach and style, the book includes questions, problem cases, and a wide range of carefully edited materials from both primary and secondary sources. Gender topics are integrated into the general text where relevant; judicial opinions on constitutional issues by the national courts are also included. This edition offers more topics dealing with cultural variety, such as relating and personal law regimes. In addition, new information is provided on international humanitarian law and the laws of war, including the International Criminal Tribunal.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1497 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (August 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198298498
• ISBN-13: 978-0198298496
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #363,500 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Rights Concerns, May 4, 2004

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This book contains information about numerous human rights concerns from all around the world. In addition, it contains numerous articles and many documents. It is a wonderful research took that can be used by persons first learning about human rights, as well as by those persons who are working on post-undergraduate degrees

6 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking, October 21, 2001

By	Lady Murasaki (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals: Text and Materials (Hardcover)

This is a really good human rights textbook. It covers a wide range of human rights issues, and has a lot of interesting articles. However I found some of the chapters rather difficult because of the legal jargon. Some of the things you have to read over more than once. The questions in the text focus on your personal opinions, so doing homework from this book is not so bad once you understand the questions (which for my slow brain was a challenge.) It is also very useful as a doorstop. :)

3 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book worth reading, not for the fainted heart, June 11, 2000

By	Bigsexy (Palos Verdes, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals: Text and Materials (Paperback)

A book mixing a variety of topics on the hot subject of child labor, it combines all the right elements to attract the reader. Though the lengh of the book is a little long its great ideas and intriguing subject keep you reading. This is an enjoyable book to read on a lazy day.