The Inter-American System of Human Rights

. Ed(s): Harris, David J.; Livingstone, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0198265522 / ISBN 13: 9780198265528

Published by OUP Oxford, 1998

About this Item

An analytical account of the Inter-American Convention of Human Rights - which includes substantive guarantees of economic, social and cultural rights. These guarantees are examined from the US and Latin-American perspective, focusing on the protection of minorities and indigenous peoples. Editor(s): Harris, David J.; Livingstone, Stephen. Num Pages: 616 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLS; JPVH; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 240 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1038. . 1998. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Inter-American System of Human Rights
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198265522
• ISBN 13: 9780198265528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This book gives a fresh and fascinating analytical account of the Inter-American Convention of Human Rights, a pact that includes substantive guarantees of economic, social, and cultural rights. These guarantees are examined not only from the US perspective, but also from a Latin American angle, with a considerable focus on amnesty, emergencies, and the protection of minorities and indigenous peoples.

About the Author

Professor David Harris is Professor of International Law at the University of Nottingham, Dr Stephen Livingstone is a Reader in Law at the same institution.