Overview
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Human Rights is the most comprehensive reference work in the field of international human rights protection. Comprising over 340 entries, presented alphabetically, and available online and in print, the Encyclopedia addresses the full range of themes associated with the study and practice of human rights in the modern world. Topics range from substantive human rights to the relevant institutions, legal documents, conceptual and procedural issues of international law and a wide variety of thematic entries. The Encyclopedia has a distinct focus on international human rights law but at the same time is enriched by approaches from the broader social sciences, making it a truly unique and multi-disciplinary resource. The Encyclopedia boasts an incredibly diverse author team, featuring contributions from close to 300 scholars and practitioners from more than 65 countries, representing all regions of the world. Contributors include leading experts in their respective fields - among them current and former UN Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts, renowned academics, judges of national, international and regional (human rights) courts, members of universal and regional human rights bodies, members of the International Law Commission, as well as legal advisors of foreign offices and international and non-governmental organizations. Key Features: Over 340 entries Entries organized alphabetically for ease of navigation Fully cross-referenced Entries written by practitioners and scholars from around the world World class editorial team
Full Product Details
Author: Christina Binder ,
Manfred Nowak ,
Jane A. Hofbauer ,
Philipp Janig
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781789903614
ISBN 10: 1789903610
Pages: 2348
Publication Date: 13 September 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Edited by Christina Binder, Department for Public Law and International Law, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany and University of Vienna, Austria, Manfred Nowak, Vienna Master of Arts in Applied Human Rights, University of Applied Arts, Italy, Jane A. Hofbauer, Department for Public Law and International Law, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany and University of Vienna, Austria and Philipp Janig, Department for Public Law and International Law, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany
