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OverviewThis publication offers a comprehensive guide to documents and organizations which are concerned with the issues of human rights. It includes up-to-date definitions and short essays about each of the 300 entries. The entries are arranged alphabetically, cross-referenced, and divided into regional and national differences. Explanations of the legal factors and implications are also included. The book lists organizations which are concerned with human rights, including Amnesty International, European Commission on Human Rights and Conseil d'Etat. It also lists various extracts from documents written about human rights, including the ""Bill of Rights 1688"", the ""European Social Charter"" and the ""Convention Against Torture"". The book discusses the basic ideas of rights and liberties, and the role of conventions, declarations, courts, tribunals and legal systems upholding them. It provides concise outlines of the general positons on human rights for all leading developed countries. It should be useful to public and academic libraries, students, teachers, journalists and any organization or individual with an interest in human rights issues. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David Robertson , David RobertsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Europa Publications Ltd Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.793kg ISBN: 9781857430233ISBN 10: 1857430239 Pages: 301 Publication Date: 01 January 1998 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Replaced By: 9781857432077 Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDavid Robertson Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |