Mobilizing for human rights international law in domestic politics /

Main Author: Simmons, Beth A., 1958-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Subjects:
Online Access:http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ucy/Doc?id=10349791
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Why international law? : the development of the international human rights regime in the twentieth century
  • Theories of commitment
  • Theories of compliance
  • Civil rights
  • Equality for women : education, work, and reproductive rights
  • Humane treatment : the prevalence and prevention of torture
  • The protection of innocents : rights of the child
  • Conclusion.