A Dictionary of Human Rights

Providing explanations of the terminology, issues, organizations, and laws, this thoroughly revised and updated reference work reflects the growing international concern over human rights. Including over 200 clear and concise alphabetically arranged entries, A Dictionary of Human Rights is an essential resource for anyone concerned with human rights. Key Features: * Entries explaining terms connected with human rights such as Asylum, Equal Opportunities, Freedom of Speech, Representation, and Civil Liberties * Entries on organizations concerned with human rights such as Amnesty International, The European Court of Human Rights, and The American Civil Liberties Union * Outlines the significance of eminent thinkers such as Locke, Cardozo, and Nozick * Places key terms in their legal and constitutional context, with examples and explanations of their implications * Legal terms such as Injunction, Probable Cause, Clear and Present Danger, and Stop and Search are explained clearly and succinctly * An appendix containing texts and extracts of leading documents, such as The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.