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The United Nations and Human Rights: A Guide for a New Era
Contributor(s): Mertus, Julie A. (Author), Mertus, Julie (Author)
ISBN: 0415491401     ISBN-13: 9780415491402
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $48.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2009
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Human Rights
- Political Science | Ngos (non-governmental Organizations)
- Political Science | International Relations - General
Dewey: 341.48
LCCN: 2008047758
Series: Global Institutions
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.65 lbs) 224 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Julie Mertus' highly acclaimed text continues to be the only completely up-to-date comprehensive yet succinct guide to the United Nations human rights system.

Today, virtually all UN bodies and specialized agencies are undertaking efforts to incorporate the promotion or protection of human rights into their programs and activities. The United Nations and Human Rights examines these recent initiatives within the broader context of human rights practice, including the promotion of individual rights, management of international conflict and the advancement of agendas of social movements.

The fully revised and updated second edition not only provides a complete guide to the development, structure and procedures within the UN human rights system, but also reflects the vital changes that have occurred within the UN system, devoting considerable attention to expanding the range of issues discussed, including:

  • new developments in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

  • the current controversy surrounding the new Human Rights Council

  • expanded treatment of economic and social rights.


A superb addition to any human rights syllabus, this book maintains its position as essential reading for students and practitioners of human rights, international relations and international law.