The European Convention on Human Rights

by Steven Greer

Book Overview

This book critically appraises the European Convention on Human Rights as it faces some daunting challenges. It argues that the Convention's core functions have subtly changed, particularly since the ending of the Cold War, and that these are now to articulate an 'abstract constitutional model' for the entire continent, and to promote convergence in the operation of public institutions at every level of governance. The implications - from national...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521608597
• ISBN13: 9780521608596
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"