The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights : A Perspective on its Development - Brossura

C. R. Craven, Matthew

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ISBN 10: 0198267886 ISBN 13: 9780198267881

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press UK, 1998

Riassunto

Despite their formal legal recognition in a number of international instruments since 1945, economic, social and cultural rights have long been marginalised and ignored as a category of human rights. This is particularly apparent with respect to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which was intended to form part of the `International Bill of Rights' alongside its sister covenant `The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights'. This study represents the first detailed examination of the origins and development of the ICESCR, drawing in particular upon the work of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The author addresses in detail particular aspects of the Covenant such as the role of the Committee in the supervision process, the nature of state obligations, the principle of non-discrimination, and the rights to work, to join and form Trade Unions, to housing, and to food.

This original and scholarly work offers a timely examination of an increasingly significant human rights instrument, and will be of value to all those interested in Human Rights and International Law.

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Recensione:

a very useful perspective on the origins and evolution of this particular document . . . Its lasting value will, no doubt, be attributed to its analysis of the Covenant's provisions including the article-by-article traveau preparatories. (American Society of International Law)

a particularly welcome addition to the growing list of human rights titles. (International and Comparative Law Quarterly)

L'autore:

Dr Mathew Craven is senior lecturer in law at the department of law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

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• Editore: Oxford University Press UK
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0198267886
• ISBN 13: 9780198267881
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 476