Written by leading experts in the field, this compelling textbook explores the essentials of international human rights law, from foundational issues to substantive rights and systems of protection. A variety of perspectives bring this multifaceted and sometimes contentious subject to life, making International Human Rights Law the ideal companion for students of human rights.

KEY FEATURES

• Breadth and depth of coverage provide a thorough and complete guide for students of international human rights law.
• Takes students from philosophical foundations, through substantive rights, to contemporary issues and challenges.
• Each chapter is written by an expert in their respective field, providing critical analysis and exposing the reader to a unique variety of perspectives.
• Includes useful features such as chapter summaries, charts, and suggestions for further reading.
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

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Part I: Foundations
1: Ed Bates:  History
2: Samantha Besson:  Justifications
3: Marie-Bénédicte Dembour:  Critiques

Part II: International Law
4: Christine Chinkin:  Sources
5:  Frédéric Mégret:  Special character
6:  Sarah Joseph and Barrie Sander:  Scope of application
7: Katharine G Young:  Rights and obligations

Part III: Substantive Rights
8: Daniel Moeckli:  Equality and non-discrimination
9: Carla Ferstman:  Integrity of the person
10: Asbjørn Eide and Wenche Barth Eide:  Adequate standard of living
11: Dominic McGoldrick:  Thought, expression, association, and assembly
12: Fons Coomans:  Education and work
13: Sangeeta Shah:  Detention and trial
14: Julie Ringelheim:  Cultural Rights
15: Michael O'Flaherty:  Sexual orientation and gender identity
16: Dianne Otto:  Women's rights
17: Aoife Nolan:  Children's rights
18: Robert McCorquodale:  Group rights

Part IV: Protection
19: Jane Connors and Sangeeta Shah:  United Nations
20: Basak Çali:  Regional protection
21: Thomas Antkowiak:  The Americas
22: Steven Greer and Lewis Graham:  Europe
23: Christof Heyns and Magnus Killander:  Africa
24: Andrew Byrnes and Catherine Renshaw:  Within the state

Part V: Linkages
25: Sandesh Sivakumaran:  International humanitarian law
26: Robert Cryer:  International criminal law
27: Alice Edwards:  International refugee law

Part IV: Challenges
28: Andrew Clapham:  Non-state actors
29: Martin Scheinin:  Terrorism
30: Stephen Marks:  Poverty
31: Lavanya Rajamani:  Climate change
32: Meghna Abraham:  Pandemics

Edited by Daniel Moeckli, Professor of Public International Law and Constitutional Law at University of Zurich.

Sangeeta Shah is a Professor of International Law and Human Rights at University of Nottingham.

Sandesh Sivakumaran is a Professor of International Law at University of Cambridge.