Peace Agreements and Human Rights - Softcover

Bell, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199270961 ISBN 13: 9780199270965

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This book examines the place of human rights in peace agreements against the backdrop of international legal provision. The introductory analysis draws on a review of many peace agreements, while the body of the book focuses on the peace agreements in four cases: South Africa, Israel/Palestine, Northern Ireland, and Bosnia. It addresses the phenomenon of the post-cold war peace process, the types of agreements that are typically produced, and the typical role of human rights in those agreements.

About this title

About the Author:

Christine Bell is Professor of Law at the University of Ulster.

Review:

Professor Christine Bell has written a lucid, valuable and wide-ranging analysis of the role of human rights. * Brendan O'Leary, Sunday Business Post * ... excellent ... a really useful dialogue between the points of view of universal norms of human rights and realpolitik bargainers in violent conflicts, which is respectful of both viewpoints and helps them to understand better how their interaction assists societies in transition. * Just News * This is an important book ... The book is detailed, scholarly and authoritative, yet maintains an engaging narrative style and concentrates on the moral dilemmas associated with contemporary peace accords. * The Ethnic Conflict * ...well researched, well argued, well written, and shows consistent good judgement. ... it deserves to be studied closely by all persons interested in the area of international law and conflict. Those who do read it will come away glad that they did. * Human Rights Law Review * 'an ambitious project that the writer meets with discipline and determination... a valuable contribution to one of international law's long-standing concerns of maintaining enduring peace. * Modern Law Review * ... interesting and important ... extremely informative, providing easy and ready access ... to major moves in the overall process, key dates, the role of the leading negotiators, pertinent statements, and the conceptualization, formulation, and ratification of the agreements. ... Bell has made an important contribution by her careful and accurate description of the peace process ... * Journal of Law and Society * Review from previous edition ...[Bell's] discussion of self-determination claims makes a particularly strong contribution to the existing literature.... an extremely insightful and original analysis of the dynamics between international human rights law and peace agreements. This volume is the first by a single author to map the field of human rights provisions in peace agreements. Bell's original contribution is magnified by her attention to detail and careful application of a strong analytical framework. Peace Agreements and Human Rights will be of great interest not only to international lawyers and human rights specialists, but also to academics and practitioners interested in peace and conflict issues. * The American Journal of International Law *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0199270961
• ISBN 13: 9780199270965
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432