International Law and the Rights of Minorities

Zusatztext He has produced a book which is certain to endure as an authoritative treatment of the subject. Thornberry has performed the subject of minority rights the service of serious, comprehensive and balanced treatment. Researchers in the field, interested observers, and members of minorities themselves, will long remain in his debt. Klappentext This book provides a comprehensive study of the evolution and protection of minorities under international law. Covering ethnic! religious! racial! and cultural minorities! International Law and the Rights of Minorities will interest all scholars of international human rights law! as well as those interested in questions of discrimination on a national scale. Zusammenfassung The treatment of ethnic and religious minorities by states is a major issue today. This study attempts to explore the response of international law to these questions through detailed analysis of treaty and customary law.

Klappentext

This book provides a comprehensive study of the evolution and protection of minorities under international law. Covering ethnic, religious, racial, and cultural minorities, International Law and the Rights of Minorities will interest all scholars of international human rights law, as well as those interested in questions of discrimination on a national scale.

Zusammenfassung
The treatment of ethnic and religious minorities by states is a major issue today. This study attempts to explore the response of international law to these questions through detailed analysis of treaty and customary law.