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Best books to learn International human rights law, in order
International human rights law is a body of treaties, monitoring bodies and regional courts that claims to bind states in how they treat their own people — which is exactly the claim classical international law spent three centuries denying.
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International Human Rights Law: The Best Books, in Order
Intermediate14books154 hrs5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning international human rights law?
- International human rights law is a body of treaties, monitoring bodies and regional courts that claims to bind states in how they treat their own people — which is exactly the claim classical international law spent three centuries denying.
- What's a good book to start international human rights law with?
- A strong starting point is International Human Rights by Philip Alston. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after international human rights law?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like International law, International trade and tariffs.