Join the “International Human Rights: A Survey” discussion group

Join our discussion and study group for in-depth discussion on this textbook and on the wider field of Human Rights law. Take part in virtual class activities, debate key questions from the text, discuss films featured in the book, and hear directly from the authors.

By providing your email, you agree to our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and Privacy Policy.

Instant access

Join now for free lifetime access.

  • Instant access to discussion groups for ”International Human Rights: A Survey”
  • Take part in virtual class activities
  • Discuss key questions from the book
  • Join watch parties for media and films referenced by the book
  • Ask questions directly to the authors

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a tour de force … readable, accessible, and analytically rigorous … As the world commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this timely book provides a teachable review of some of the most pressing human rights topics from interdisciplinary perspectives. It is strategically designed to enable readers to act on their sense of justice to move toward fairer horizons.

— Rebecca J. Cook, Professor of Law Emerita, University of Toronto, Canada

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Its approach is likely to engage an audience that goes beyond the usual suspects – lawyerly and academic circles. Highly recommended.

— Christian Courtis, United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In this essential book Dr. Chen and Dr. Renteln provide a much needed overview of humanity's first normative line of defense against repression … in an age of brutality, but also of hope and opportunity.

— Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refuge Council and former UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs

Meet the authors

  • This online discussion community is run by volunteers and staff from Cambridge University Press.

    The book “International Human Rights: A Survery” is authored by Cher Weixia Chen and Alison Dundes Renteln.

    Cher Weixia Chen is Associate Professor in the School of Integrative Studies and founder of the Human Rights and Global Justice Initiative, George Mason University. Alison Dundes Renteln is Professor of Political Science, Anthropology, Public Policy, and Law at the University of Southern California.

  • Alison Dundes Renteln, University of Southern California

    Alison Dundes Renteln, University of Southern California

  • Cher Weixia Chen, George Mason University

    Cher Weixia Chen, George Mason University

“International Human Rights: A Survey” discussion group is now open

By providing your email, you agree to our Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and Privacy Policy.