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In this landmark text, Dinah Shelton offers an insightful overview of the current state of international human rights law: its norms, institutions and procedures, both global and regional. Providing an invaluable entry point to this complex area of the law, and an insightful reference for seasoned experts, the book will prove a useful resource for professors and practitioners of international law. It will also serve as a stimulating introductory text for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses on human rights.



Key features include:
- Comprehensive coverage presented in an accessible style, structured into short, focused chapters
- A rounded, interdisciplinary approach which places the law in context
- Exploration of both practical and theoretical aspects
- Balanced coverage with attention to both regional and global organizations, as well as probing current challenges
- Written with the authority of an insider.



Contents: 1. Concepts and Foundations 2. Historical Overview 3. International Institutions 4. The Law of Human Rights 5. The Rights Guaranteed 6. Obligations 7. Compliance and Monitoring Mechanisms 8. Complaint Procedures 9. Enforcement 10. Stock-taking Index