Brings together entries on international, regional, and national activities in human rights between 1945 and 1996, concentrating on the work of the UN and its Division of Human Rights. Contains detailed entries on international instruments and organizations (both governmental and nongovernmental), Nobel Peace Prize winners, and the state of human rights in 186 countries and territories, with citations, cross-references, and bibliographies. Introductions overview the history of the UN and major concepts in human rights. Includes a glossary of human rights and Latin terms, a chronological list of documents referred to, and a list of the statuses of all major UN human rights treaties and conventions. This second edition contains complete texts of the latest treaties and documents. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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This book defines the concept of human rights in all its diversity: the rights of individuals, peoples and nations; the rights to employment, education, culture and personal development; rights to a peaceful existence and to a clean, healthy environment; rights in the workplace; rights of special groups, such as the handicapped and the homeless; rights in war; and rights on land, sea and air. It also defines basic human needs, the right to assembly, and the right to cultural enjoyment,and analyzes legal decisions and international accords that have made these terms concrete realities. The encyclopaedia analyzes and reproduces the national and international documents and instruments which have affirmed or violated rights. It also includes landmark legal and legislative decisions in the field of human rights. There is also information on more than 130 non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations, such as the UN, the OAS and the Council of Europe.; All entries in this second edition have been updated to reflect current events, including new treaties, covenants and UN reports.
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Da: Haaswurth Books, Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Second Edition. Red, white, & gold hardback, no dj as issued, 9 x 11 inches, xli., 1715 pp., a few library stamps, text is otherwise clean. Ex library from the non-circulating reference section, standard library markups including a white label on the spine. This book defines the concept of human rights in all its diversity: the rights of individuals, peoples and nations; the rights to employment, education, culture and personal development; rights to a peaceful existence and to a clean, healthy environment; rights in the workplace; rights of special groups, such as the handicapped and the homeless; rights in war; and rights on land, sea and air. It also defines basic human needs, the right to assembly, and the right to cultural enjoyment,and analyzes legal decisions and international accords that have made these terms concrete realities. The encyclopaedia analyzes and reproduces the national and international documents and instruments which have affirmed or violated rights. It also includes landmark legal and legislative decisions in the field of human rights. There is also information on more than 130 non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations, such as the UN, the OAS and the Council of Europe.; All entries in this second edition have been updated to reflect current events, including new treaties, covenants and UN reports. Codice articolo 8323
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Da: Larry W Price Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. 2nd Edition. 1715 pp. , Red Illus Hardback, Fine, Bright & Crisp, 2nd ed (Huge Heavy Tome). Codice articolo 093810
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Condizione: good. A former college library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present, including light tearing at spine ends. The binding is tight and all pages are present. No dustjacket included, as pictured. The pages appear unmarked. Light staining on the page edges. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Codice articolo FBV.1560323620.G
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