Encyclopedia of human rights

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"Human rights embody an international consensus on the minimum conditions for a life of dignity. They provide a foundation for action at home, as well as for international assistance and cooperation.....The Encyclopedia of Human Rights chronicles key developments in international law, in terms of both legal instruments and institutions, and it provides an overview of the political and social action that led to thier birth. It gives insight into key debates, events, and personalities that are essential to understanding the realization of human rights in a range ofsettings, and it points to some of the key challenges that remain ahead"--Foreword.