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The Oxford Handbook of Children's Rights Law

by Jonathan Todres

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Published:2020
Pages:797
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

This book is a foundational interdisciplinary volume on children's rights that is relevant to scholars, practitioners, and students with an interest in children's rights, human rights, family law, and related topics. With contributions from leading experts in the field of children's rights, this book provides both in-depth analysis of children's rights as a discipline, and maps the critical issues for advancing children's rights today and in the future.

Our Review

This comprehensive interdisciplinary volume establishes itself as an essential foundation for understanding children's rights law, bringing together leading experts to analyze both the theoretical framework and practical applications of this critical field. The handbook provides thorough examination of children's rights as a distinct discipline while mapping the urgent issues that will shape the advancement of young people's protections in coming decades. Its scholarly yet accessible approach makes it valuable for anyone engaged with human rights, family law, and child welfare systems.

What distinguishes this work is its ability to bridge academic rigor with real-world relevance, offering insights that serve legal practitioners, policymakers, and students alike. The contributors tackle complex questions about child protection, participation rights, and legal capacity while maintaining focus on how these principles translate into meaningful change for young people globally. Readers will come away with both a deeper understanding of children's rights jurisprudence and a clearer vision for how to advocate effectively for the most vulnerable members of society.

Themes

Law

Subjects

Law