{"product_id":"international-human-rights-law-diplomacy-2nd-ed","title":"International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"authors\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKriangsak Kittichaisaree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN13:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e9781035318827\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApril 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Elgar Publishing Limited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Publication:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUK\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHardback\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised second edition of Kriangsak Kittichaisaree's incisive book provides a unique and contemporary insight into the ways in which international human rights laws function in a real world context. Leaning on more than three decades of experience as professor, ambassador and international judge, Kittichaisaree demonstrates how power, diplomacy, tactics and processes operate within the human rights system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdopting a comprehensive approach, chapters cover the treatment of human rights in all major cultures, religions, ideologies and global regions, and assess the competence of all relevant international institutions. Kittichaisaree examines new and challenging human rights dimensions including the changing geopolitical landscape, the sea and cyberspace. For this new edition, he also brings to the fore the interconnectedness of human rights with global pandemics and climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vital resource for students and scholars of human rights across the fields of public international law, politics and international relations, this book is also useful reading for government officials and practitioners working with NGOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I: Features and Operation of International Human Rights Law — 1. Introduction to International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy. 2. Human Rights Universalism: Myth or Reality? 3. United Nations Human Rights System: Clash of Politics, Idealism and Law. 4. Regional Human Rights Mechanisms: Tailor-Made for the Locals? 5. International Human Rights Treaty Obligations: Is Everyone Protected? 6. Complying with and Enforcing Human Rights Obligations. Further chapters address emerging dimensions including climate change (Ch. 10) and global pandemics (Ch. 11). Appendix: Treaty Body Monitoring Procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeywords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einternational human rights law, diplomacy, United Nations human rights system, regional human rights mechanisms, human rights treaties, climate change and human rights, global pandemics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents and scholars of human rights, public international law academics, politics and international relations researchers, government officials, NGO practitioners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaw, Human Rights, International Law, Diplomacy, Political Science\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I buy International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: You can order this book, 2nd Edition, directly from CLNZ Books at clnzbooks.com, with worldwide shipping and secure payment by credit card or PayPal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does this edition add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: New coverage of the interconnectedness of human rights with global pandemics and climate change, alongside the changing geopolitical landscape, the sea and cyberspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who is this book for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Students and scholars of human rights, public international law academics, and NGO practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What perspective does the author bring to this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: More than three decades of experience as a professor, ambassador and international judge, showing how power, diplomacy, tactics and processes actually operate within the human rights system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the book cover regional human rights mechanisms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — a dedicated chapter examines regional human rights mechanisms alongside the United Nations human rights system and international treaty obligations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-order\"\u003ehow to order\u003c\/a\u003e from CLNZ Books, including worldwide shipping and payment options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Elgar Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43994829029450,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7351\/5338\/files\/International_Human.png?v=1785511234","url":"https:\/\/clnzbooks.com\/products\/international-human-rights-law-diplomacy-2nd-ed","provider":"CLNZ Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}