International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis

by: Francisco Forrest Martin (Author), Stephen J. Schnably (Author), Richard Wilson (Author), Jonathan Simon (Author), Mark Tushnet (Author) & 2 more

Publisher: Cambridge University Press (30 Mar. 2006)

Language: English

Print length: 1024 pages

ISBN-10: 0521858860

ISBN-13: 9780521858861

Book Description

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis introduces the reader to the international legal instruments and case law governing the substantive and procedural dimensions of international human rights and humanitarian law, including economic, social, and cultural rights. The book, which was originally published in 2006, also discusses the history and organisational structure of human rights and humanitarian law enforcement mechanisms. A chapter is devoted a chapter to the issues surrounding the incorporation of international law into U.S. law, including principles of constitutional and statutory interpretation, conflict rules, and the self-execution doctrine. Questions and comments sections provide critical analyses of issues raised in the materials. The last chapter addresses theoretical issues facing contemporary international human rights and humanitarian law and its enforcement.