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This authoritative Research Handbook brings together leading international scholars and practitioners to provide in-depth analysis of some of the most hotly debated topics and issues concerning the interface of human rights and business. In addition to offering critical insights on the historical evolution of the business and human rights field and its relationship with the domain of corporate social responsibility, contributions to this comprehensive Research Handbook are split into several thematic parts to facilitate cohesive analysis. Chapters explore the themes of corporate human rights due diligence, regulatory role of states, human rights intersection with trade, investment and finance, heightened risks for certain groups and contexts, and corporate accountability. Containing a detailed examination of the challenges and the potential solutions in the field, the Research Handbook on Human Rights and Business will be an indispensable resource for scholars, researchers, policymakers and practitioners working at the intersection of business and human rights. Contributors include: D.D. Bradlow, H. Cantú Rivera, D. Cassel, L. Catá Backer, D. Chimisso dos Santos, J. Coleman, K.Y. Cordes, S. Deva, N. Jägers, L. Johnson, J. Kolieb, M. Krajewski, J. Kyriakakis, J. Letnar ernic, R. Mares, J. Martin, O. Martin-Ortega, C. Methven O Brien, A. Naudé Fourie, J. Nolan, M.M. Rahim, J.G. Ruggie, S.L. Seck, B. Stephens, M.B. Taylor, T. Van Ho, M. van Huijstee, F. Wettstein, J. Wilde-Ramsing

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'This book provides vital and intelligent insights into the rapidly developing area of business and human rights. The chapters cover a broad variety of key issues and are written by some of the leading experts in their fields, who provide excellent analysis and critiques of the policies, practices and law in this area. It should be an essential part of corporate, government, international organisation, civil society and academic reading - and action - in this area.' -- Robert McCorquodale, University of Nottingham and Brick Court Chambers, UK 'The debate on business and human rights has often been drowned in conceptual waters - duties vs. responsibilities, due diligence vs. sphere of influence, and so forth. This ambitious volume does not avoid these issues, but it goes much further: it captures the emerging practices and dilemmas facing business and governments. It is an indispensable tool to both researchers and activists.' -- Olivier De Schutter, University of Louvain, Belgium and Member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 'A must-have collection for anyone interested in business and human rights: A veritable who's-who in the field covers a comprehensive range of issues, including historical perspectives, an unpacking of corporate due diligence, the role of States, heightened risk contexts, interactions with international economic law, and the availability of remedies.' -- Sarah Joseph, Griffith University, Australia

'The Research Handbook on Human Rights and Business is simply the most magisterial treatment of this fast growing, but challenging, field I have seen in the last 20 years; rich in its diversity of opinions, comprehensive in its coverage of issues, and commanding as regards the depth and rigour of each contribution. There is a refreshing authenticity in the voices expressed in this Handbook by the various authors, all of whom have worked in this field for a considerable period of time. The Handbook is work of outstanding scholarly standard that should earn prime space on the bookshelves of all those interested in policy making, implementation and enforcement of standards, research and postgraduate teaching on business and human rights.' -- Danwood Chirwa, University of Cape Town, South Africa 'This book provides vital and intelligent insights into the rapidly developing area of business and human rights. The chapters cover a broad variety of key issues and are written by some of the leading experts in their fields, who provide excellent analysis and critiques of the policies, practices and law in this area. It should be an essential part of corporate, government, international organisation, civil society and academic reading - and action - in this area.' -- Robert McCorquodale, University of Nottingham and Brick Court Chambers, UK 'The debate on business and human rights has often been drowned in conceptual waters - duties vs. responsibilities, due diligence vs. sphere of influence, and so forth. This ambitious volume does not avoid these issues, but it goes much further: it captures the emerging practices and dilemmas facing business and governments. It is an indispensable tool to both researchers and activists.' -- Olivier De Schutter, University of Louvain, Belgium and Member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 'A must-have collection for anyone interested in business and human rights: A veritable who's-who in the field covers a comprehensive range of issues, including historical perspectives, an unpacking of corporate due diligence, the role of States, heightened risk contexts, interactions with international economic law, and the availability of remedies.' -- Sarah Joseph, Griffith University, Australia

'The Research Handbook is a timely, welcome and extensive research publication, with chapters from experts, which looks both at the field of business and human rights (BHR) and deconstructs and critiques the guiding principles.' -- Krishnendu Mukherjee, Journal of the Indian Law Institute 'The Research Handbook on Human Rights and Business surveys many of the most important issues that anyone interested in ensuring human rights protections must understand and address. It challenges the current state of the field, calls into question 'co-opting' human rights rhetoric to advance economic interests, and offers some correctives to counter the increasing corporate capture of policy making processes. The contributions contained in this volume serve to explain and to expand a fast moving and growing field of inquiry exploring the interactions between human rights and different areas of law. The Handbook is a critical reference for anyone who seeks to better understand the past and future of business and human rights.' -- Erika George, University of Utah, US 'The Research Handbook on Human Rights and Business is simply the most magisterial treatment of this fast growing, but challenging, field I have seen in the last 20 years; rich in its diversity of opinions, comprehensive in its coverage of issues, and commanding as regards the depth and rigour of each contribution. There is a refreshing authenticity in the voices expressed in this Handbook by the various authors, all of whom have worked in this field for a considerable period of time. The Handbook is work of outstanding scholarly standard that should earn prime space on the bookshelves of all those interested in policy making, implementation and enforcement of standards, research and postgraduate teaching on business and human rights.' -- Danwood Chirwa, University of Cape Town, South Africa 'This book provides vital and intelligent insights into the rapidly developing area of business and human rights. The chapters cover a broad variety of key issues and are written by some of the leading experts in their fields, who provide excellent analysis and critiques of the policies, practices and law in this area. It should be an essential part of corporate, government, international organisation, civil society and academic reading - and action - in this area.' -- Robert McCorquodale, University of Nottingham and Brick Court Chambers, UK 'The debate on business and human rights has often been drowned in conceptual waters - duties vs. responsibilities, due diligence vs. sphere of influence, and so forth. This ambitious volume does not avoid these issues, but it goes much further: it captures the emerging practices and dilemmas facing business and governments. It is an indispensable tool to both researchers and activists.' -- Olivier De Schutter, University of Louvain, Belgium and Member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 'A must-have collection for anyone interested in business and human rights: a veritable who's-who in the field covers a comprehensive range of issues, including historical perspectives, an unpacking of corporate due diligence, the role of states, heightened risk contexts, interactions with international economic law, and the availability of remedies.' -- Sarah Joseph, Griffith University, Australia

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Edited by Surya Deva, Macquarie Law School, Sydney, Australia and David Birchall, London South Bank University, UK

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