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The Oxford Handbook of international human rights law / edited by Dinah Shelton.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Oxford handbooks in lawDescription: lviii, 1018 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780199640133 (hbk.)
  • 0199640130 (hbk.)
Other title:
  • International human rights law
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 341.48
Contents:
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.
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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.

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