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Posner, Eric A.,

The twilight of human rights law / Eric A. Posner. - x, 185 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-168) and index.

The history of international human rights law -- The law and institutions of human rights -- Why do states enter into human rights treaties? -- Do states comply with human rights treaties? -- Why do states comply (or not comply) with human rights treaties? -- Human rights and war -- A fresh start : human rights and development.

ISBN: 9780199313440 (hbk. : alk. paper) 019931344X (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2014007497

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights.
Civil rights.

LC Class. No.: K3240 / .P69 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 342.08/5