Simmons, Beth A., 1958-

Mobilizing for human rights : international law in domestic politics / Beth A. Simmons. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - xvi, 451 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-441) and index.

Introduction -- Why international law? : the development of the international human rights regime in the twentieth century -- Theories of commitment -- Theories of compliance -- Civil rights -- Equality for women : education, work, and reproductive rights -- Humane treatment : the prevalence and prevention of torture -- The protection of innocents : rights of the child -- Conclusion.

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