Human rights in the world : an introduction to the study of the international protection of human rights. by A.H. Robertson and J.G. Merrills.

By:

Robertson, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1913-1984

Contributor(s):

Merrills, J. G. (John Graham), 1942-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Manchester : Manchester University Press, c1989.Edition: 3rd ed. / by A.H. Robertson and J.G. MerrillsDescription: [vi,300]p. ; 24cmISBN:

9780719022784 :
0719038863 (pbk)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

341.481 ROB

LOC classification:

K3240.4

Contents:

1.International concern with human rights -- 2.The United Nations and human rights I: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights -- 3.The United Nations and human rights II: other instruments and procedures -- 4.The protection of human rights in Europe -- 5.The American convention on human rights -- 6.Regional co-operation on human rights elsewhere -- 7.Economic , social and cultural rights -- 8.Humanitarian law -- 9.International human rights law today and tomorrow.

Summary: A broad survey which outlines the main human rights instruments and describes how they are implemented in the United Nations, through regional institutions, in specialized agencies and elsewhere. It covers many recent developments and explains the achievements of human rights law.

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	341.481 ROB (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		103056
Short Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	341.481 ROB (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		215157

Previous ed.: 1982.

Includes index.

A broad survey which outlines the main human rights instruments and describes how they are implemented in the United Nations, through regional institutions, in specialized agencies and elsewhere. It covers many recent developments and explains the achievements of human rights law.