Overview

Despite their formal legal recognition in a number of international instruments since 1945, economic, social and cultural rights have long been marginalised and ignored as a category of human rights. This is particularly apparent with respect to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which was intended to form part of the `International Bill of Rights' alongside its sister covenant `The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights'. This study represents the first detailed examination of the origins and development of the ICESCR, drawing in particular upon the work of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The author addresses in detail particular aspects of the Covenant such as the role of the Committee in the supervision process, the nature of state obligations, the principle of non-discrimination, and the rights to work, to join and form Trade Unions, to housing, and to food. This original and scholarly work offers a timely examination of an increasingly significant human rights instrument, and will be of value to all those interested in Human Rights and International Law.

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Author:   Matthew C. R. Craven (Senior Lecturer in Law, Senior Lecturer in Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Clarendon Press
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.679kg
ISBN:  

9780198267881

ISBN 10:   0198267886
Pages:   474
Publication Date:   02 July 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface to the Paperback Edition Introduction The Background of the Covenant The System of Supervision State Obligations Non-Discrimination and Equality The Right to Work Just and Favorable Conditions of Work Trade Union Rights The Right to an Adequate Standard of Living Conclusion Appendix 1: The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Appendix 2: The States Party to the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Appendix 3: General Comment No. 1 (1989) General Comment No. 2 (1990) General Comment No. 3 (1990) General Comment No. 4 (1990) Bibliography

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<br> Matthew Craven has performed an important service to the human rights community in producing this thoughtful and well-informed introduction to the interpretation and implementation of the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. --American Journal of International Law<p><br> The book's greatest strength is that it provides the only systematic examination available in any language of the 'jurisprudence' generated by the Committee in relation to each of the specific rights analyzed. --European Journal of International Law<p><br>

Matthew Craven has performed an important service to the human rights community in producing this thoughtful and well-informed introduction to the interpretation and implementation of the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. --American Journal of International Law The book's greatest strength is that it provides the only systematic examination available in any language of the 'jurisprudence' generated by the Committee in relation to each of the specific rights analyzed. --European Journal of International Law

Matthew Craven has performed an important service to the human rights community in producing this thoughtful and well-informed introduction to the interpretation and implementation of the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. --American Journal of International Law<br> The book's greatest strength is that it provides the only systematic examination available in any language of the 'jurisprudence' generated by the Committee in relation to each of the specific rights analyzed. --European Journal of International Law<br>

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Dr Mathew Craven is senior lecturer in law at the department of law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

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