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Human Security, Law and the Prevention of Terrorism
This study examines two important questions regarding terrorism and political violence: which threats to human security constitute root causes for collective violence and which adequate responses for these root causes are available to the international community. The responses are examined on the basis of international law, in particular human rights law, and within the concept of human security, with the goal of fostering a long-term reduction in political violence. Drawing on existing political discussions and research about the root causes of terrorism, Zwitter develops a legal framework for the application of legal terrorism prevention tools. This study serves as a framework of action an...
The Evolution and Transformation of International Law
Developments in International Law, from the Peace of Westphalia to the Post-United Nations Charter
Strengthening the UN Human Rights Treaty Bodies
Within the still on-going strengthening process, the various UN treaty bodies can bring about lasting change on their own. This book shows that they are the ones who can introduce new powers using the interpretation of procedural provisions.
Human Rights in Global Health
This book uncovers the ways in which human rights influence global efforts to promote the health of the most vulnerable in a globalizing world. It examines the evolving relationship between human rights, global governance, and public health, studying an expansive set of health challenges through a multi-sectoral array of global organizations.
Encyclopedia of Human Rights
Winner of the 2010 Dartmouth Medal, this major five-volume encyclopedia offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human rights theory, practice, law, and history. The set will provide situation profiles and full coverage of the development of the movement, historical cases of abuse, the key figures, major organizations, and a range of other issues in economics, government, religion, and journalism that touch on human rights theory and practice. In addition to providing original analytical articles covering standard subjects such as the right to health and health care, Amnesty International, the Balkan wars, and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, it offers innovative coverage of...
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Peace and Conflict Research
This book represents the scholarly work of the network «European Doctorate Enhancement in Peace and Conflict Studies» (EDEN), a broad training and research network linking scholars, departments and universities interested in thinking and rethinking proposals, concepts and methodologies for the expanding field of Peace and Conflict Studies from different disciplines such as law, history, sociology, anthropology, international relations, and political science. The Network has been functioning since the year 1996 and aims mainly to develop the level and quality of the discussion, to enhance the collaboration and coordination within the European academic community —encompassing the diversity...
Global Governance and Biopolitics
Presents the global governance as the calculated mismanagement of life, directing biopolitical neoliberal ideology through global networks, and undermining the human security of millions. This book answers the critiques of the human security concept as incoherent by prioritizing transnational human populations facing life-ending contingencies.
