Making Human Rights a Reality
Hafner-Burton, Emilie.
Making Human Rights a Reality Emilie M. Hafner-Burton. - Princeton Oxford Princeton University press 2013. - xiv; 276 p. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-265) and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. The calculus of abuse -- pt. 2. International law -- pt. 3. A stewardship strategy.
In the last six decades, one of the most striking developments in international law is the emergence of a massive body of legal norms and procedures aimed at protecting human rights. In many countries, though, there is little relationship between international law and the actual protection of human rights on the ground. Making Human Rights a Reality takes a fresh look at why it's been so hard for international law to have much impact in parts of the world where human rights are most at risk. Emilie Hafner-Burton argues that more progress is possible if human rights promoters.
Specialized.
English.
1400846285 9781400846283 1299133282 9781299133280
40022094302
Human rights.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Human rights
JC571 / .H25 2013
Making Human Rights a Reality Emilie M. Hafner-Burton. - Princeton Oxford Princeton University press 2013. - xiv; 276 p. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-265) and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. The calculus of abuse -- pt. 2. International law -- pt. 3. A stewardship strategy.
In the last six decades, one of the most striking developments in international law is the emergence of a massive body of legal norms and procedures aimed at protecting human rights. In many countries, though, there is little relationship between international law and the actual protection of human rights on the ground. Making Human Rights a Reality takes a fresh look at why it's been so hard for international law to have much impact in parts of the world where human rights are most at risk. Emilie Hafner-Burton argues that more progress is possible if human rights promoters.
Specialized.
English.
1400846285 9781400846283 1299133282 9781299133280
40022094302
Human rights.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Human rights
JC571 / .H25 2013