Clapham, Andrew.

Human rights : a very short introduction / Andrew Clapham. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007. - 193 p. : ill. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions; 163. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 164-181) and index.

Looking at rights -- The historical development of international human rights -- Human rights foreign policy and the role of the United Nations -- The international crime of torture -- Legitimate restrictions on freedom -- Balancing rights: the issue of privacy - Food, education, health, housing, and work -- Discrimination and equality -- The death penalty.

9780199205523 (pbk.) 0199205523 (pbk.)

2007298855


Human rights.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)

JC571 / C596 2007

341.48

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