The Oxford Handbook of international human rights law /
The Oxford Handbook of international human rights law /
International human rights law.
edited by Dinah Shelton.
- lviii, 1018 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Oxford handbooks in law. .
- Oxford handbooks in law. .
Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I Theoretical Foundations -- 1.Religion -- 2.Moral Philosophy -- 3.Biological Foundations of Human Rights -- 4.Sociology of Human Rights -- 5.The Psychological Foundations of Human Rights -- 6.Anthropology and the Grounds of Human Rights -- pt. II Historical And Legal Sources -- 7.The Foundations of Justice and Human Rights in Early Legal Texts and Thought -- 8.General Principles and Constitutions as Sources of Human Rights Law -- 9.The Anti-Slavery Movement and the Rise of International Non-Governmental Organizations -- 10.Diplomatic Protection as a Source of Human Rights Law -- 11.Humanitarian Law as a Source of Human Rights Law -- 12.Social Justice, Rights, and Labour -- 13.The Protection of Minorities under the Auspices of the League of Nations. pt. III Structural Principles -- 14.Human Dignity -- 15.Subsidiarity -- 16.Sovereignty -- 17.Solidarity -- 18.Equality -- 19.Proportionality -- 20.Democracy and the Rule of Law -- pt. IV Normative Evolution -- 21.The Law-Making Process: From Declaration to Treaty to Custom to Prevention -- 22.Core Rights and Obligations -- 23.Jus Cogens and Obligations Erga Omnes -- 24.Positive and Negative Obligations -- pt. V Institutions And Actors -- 25.From Commission to the Council: Evolution of UN Charter Bodies -- 26.The Role and Impact of Treaty Bodies -- 27.The Role of International Tribunals: Law-Making or Creative Interpretation? -- 28.Universality and the Growth of Regional Systems -- 29.National Implementation and Interpretation -- 30.Roles and Responsibilities of Non-State Actors -- pt. VI Human Rights And General International Law -- 31.Interpretation of Human Rights Treaties -- 32.Enforcing Human Rights through Economic Sanctions -- 33.Transnational Litigation: Jurisdiction and Immunities -- 34.The Use of International Force to Prevent or Halt Atrocities: From Humanitarian Intervention to the Responsibility to Protect -- 35.Trade Law and Investment Law -- pt. VII Assessments -- 36.Creating and Applying Human Rights Indicators -- 37.Compliance -- 38.What Outcomes for Victims? -- 39.Human Rights Make a Difference: Lessons from Latin America.
9780199640133 (hbk.) 0199640130 (hbk.)
Human rights.
International law.
Human rights. International law. United Nations. International agencies and associations. Treaties and conventions. Cases (Law) History.
341.48
Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. I Theoretical Foundations -- 1.Religion -- 2.Moral Philosophy -- 3.Biological Foundations of Human Rights -- 4.Sociology of Human Rights -- 5.The Psychological Foundations of Human Rights -- 6.Anthropology and the Grounds of Human Rights -- pt. II Historical And Legal Sources -- 7.The Foundations of Justice and Human Rights in Early Legal Texts and Thought -- 8.General Principles and Constitutions as Sources of Human Rights Law -- 9.The Anti-Slavery Movement and the Rise of International Non-Governmental Organizations -- 10.Diplomatic Protection as a Source of Human Rights Law -- 11.Humanitarian Law as a Source of Human Rights Law -- 12.Social Justice, Rights, and Labour -- 13.The Protection of Minorities under the Auspices of the League of Nations. pt. III Structural Principles -- 14.Human Dignity -- 15.Subsidiarity -- 16.Sovereignty -- 17.Solidarity -- 18.Equality -- 19.Proportionality -- 20.Democracy and the Rule of Law -- pt. IV Normative Evolution -- 21.The Law-Making Process: From Declaration to Treaty to Custom to Prevention -- 22.Core Rights and Obligations -- 23.Jus Cogens and Obligations Erga Omnes -- 24.Positive and Negative Obligations -- pt. V Institutions And Actors -- 25.From Commission to the Council: Evolution of UN Charter Bodies -- 26.The Role and Impact of Treaty Bodies -- 27.The Role of International Tribunals: Law-Making or Creative Interpretation? -- 28.Universality and the Growth of Regional Systems -- 29.National Implementation and Interpretation -- 30.Roles and Responsibilities of Non-State Actors -- pt. VI Human Rights And General International Law -- 31.Interpretation of Human Rights Treaties -- 32.Enforcing Human Rights through Economic Sanctions -- 33.Transnational Litigation: Jurisdiction and Immunities -- 34.The Use of International Force to Prevent or Halt Atrocities: From Humanitarian Intervention to the Responsibility to Protect -- 35.Trade Law and Investment Law -- pt. VII Assessments -- 36.Creating and Applying Human Rights Indicators -- 37.Compliance -- 38.What Outcomes for Victims? -- 39.Human Rights Make a Difference: Lessons from Latin America.
9780199640133 (hbk.) 0199640130 (hbk.)
Human rights.
International law.
Human rights. International law. United Nations. International agencies and associations. Treaties and conventions. Cases (Law) History.
341.48