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Perlin, Michael L., 1946-

International human rights and mental disability law : when the silenced are heard / Michael L. Perlin. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2012. - xiv, 339 pages ; 25 cm. - American Psychology-Law Society series . - American Psychology-Law Society series. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-329) and index.

Introduction and overview -- International human rights law in perspective : legal issues and social constructs -- Mental disability law in comparative law context -- The use of mental disability law to suppress political dissent -- The universal factors -- The application of international human rights law to mental disability law : specific context -- The UN convention : the impact of the new UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities on international mental disability law -- The UN convention : the role of counsel -- Disability rights tribunal for Asia and the Pacific -- Therapeutic Jurisprudence -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.

ISBN: 9780195393231 0195393236

LCCN: 2011003686

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015836445 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Mental health laws.
People with mental disabilities--Civil rights.
Insanity (Law)
Human rights.
Human rights.
Insanity (Law)
Mental health laws.
People with mental disabilities--Civil rights.

LC Class. No.: K640 / .P47 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 344.04/4