Dictionary of international human rights law /

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Author / Creator:Vega, Connie de la
Imprint:Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Pub., Inc., 2013.
Description:1 online resource (264 p.)
Language:English
Series:Elgar original reference
Elgar original reference.
Subject:Human rights -- Dictionaries.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12242167
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Other authors / contributors:Edward Elgar Publishing.
ISBN:9781782540700 (e-book)
Summary:'Constance de la Vega's Dictionary of International Human Rights Law is a marvellous new human rights resource. It provides concise definitions and explanations of key human rights phrases, including specific recognised and emerging rights, relevant concepts, institutions and instruments. Human rights law has not grown in a vacuum, so some related concepts, such as from international criminal law and the law of armed conflict, are wisely included. This book will be an important addition to the libraries of human rights scholars, practitioners and advocates throughout the world--Sarah Joseph, Monash University, Australia. This one-of-a-kind Dictionary provides a comprehensive breakdown of terms employed in the discussion of international human rights law. In addition to a list of definitions, this innovative volume also includes an appendix featuring descriptions of major treaties, documents, and other important human rights instruments, along with references on how to locate them. Students and professors of international, human rights and humanitarian law will find this volume an indispensable resource, as will government officials and other practitioners working with human rights issues.
Other form:1849803773 9781849803779 (hardback)
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgements
  • Guide to the dictionary
  • List of abbreviations
  • Definitions
  • Appendix.