On the Side of the Angels: Canada and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights

by Andrew S Thompson and Andrew S. Thompson

Book Overview

When it comes to upholding human rights both at home and abroad, many Canadians believe that have always been "on the side of the angels." This book tells the story of Canada's contributions - both good and bad - to the development and advancement of international human rights law at the Commission on Human Rights from 1946 to 2006. In it, Canada's reputation is examined through its involvement in a number of contentious human rights issues - political,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0774835044
• ISBN13: 9780774835046
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: UBC Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"