International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis

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International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: Treaties, Cases, and Analysis introduces the reader to the international legal instruments and case law governing the substantive and procedural dimensions of international human rights and humanitarian law, including economic, social, and cultural rights. The book, which was originally published in 2006, also discusses the history and organisational structure of human rights and humanitarian law enforcement mechanisms. A chapter is devoted a chapter to the issues surrounding the incorporation of international law into U.S. law, including principles of constitutional and statutory interpretation, conflict rules, and the self-execution doctrine. Questions and comments sections provide critical analyses of issues raised in the materials. The last chapter addresses theoretical issues facing contemporary international human rights and humanitarian law and its enforcement.

Francisco Forrest Martin is the President and Founder of Rights International, The Center for International Human Rights Law, Inc. Stephen J. Schnably is the Vice-Chair and Legal Director of Rights International, The Center for International Human Rights, Inc. He is also the Associate Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Miami School of Law. Richard J. Wilson is Professor of Law and Director of International Human Rights Law Clinic at American University Washington College of Law. Jonathan S. Simon is Associate Dean and Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law. Mark V. Tushnet is the Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University Law Center.

' ... the authors have suceeded in putting together a solid book of cases of material that will be beneficial ... any effort to educate and train individuals for adressing violations can only be for the good.' Human Rights and Human Welfare