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.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Guide to the Dictionary
List of Abbreviations
Definitions
Appendix
Dictionary of International Human Rights Law
Description
Table of Contents
Contents: Acknowledgements Guide to the Dictionary List of Abbreviations Definitions Appendix
Author Description
Connie de la Vega, Marshall P. Madison Professor of Law and Academic Director of International Programs, University of San Francisco, School of Law, US