The Development of Institutions of Human Rights. A Comparative Study.

. Ed(s): Barria, Lilian A.; Roper, Steven D.

ISBN 10: 140397652X / ISBN 13: 9781403976529

Published by Palgrave USA, 2010

About this Item

Editor(s): Barria, Lilian A.; Roper, Steven D. Series: Perspectives in Comparative Politics. Num Pages: 241 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPSN; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 500. . 2010. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Development of Institutions of Human Rights. A Comparative Study.
• Publisher: Palgrave USA
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140397652X
• ISBN 13: 9781403976529
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

During the transition to democracy, states have used various mechanisms to address previous human rights abuses including  trials, truth and reconciliation commissions and internationalized tribunals. This volume analyzes the transitional justice choices made by four countries: Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), Sierra Leone and East Timor.

About the Author

LILIAN A. BARRIA is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University, USA and a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Foreign Service in Qatar at Georgetown University. 
 
STEVEN D. ROPER is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Eastern Illinois University, USA and a Visiting Associate Professor in the School of Foreign Service in Qatar at Georgetown University.