International Human Rights Law: Cases, Materials, Commentary
Olivier De Schutter - Cambridge University Press, 2010
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How do you keep students motivated when
their perception of a subject conflicts with the reality of its academic study?
International human rights law, unquestionably an exciting field, is also
complex and demanding. With his breakthrough textbook, De Schutter focuses on
international human rights law as a global legal system, rather than as a
collection of different (though related) rights, giving it relevance and
immediacy. Drawing on cases and materials from a wide range of sources, he shows
how human rights law is used as a tool to address contemporary issues such as
counter-terrorism, global poverty and religious diversity. Materials are
organised thematically, allowing readers to make comparisons and connections
between different legal treaties and systems. Students can also easily assess
how human rights are protected under domestic and international laws. The law is
placed in context throughout, ensuring full understanding of why laws exist and
how they work
