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Author Morgan, Rhiannon.

Title Transforming law and institution : indigenous peoples, the United Nations and human rights / by Rhiannon Morgan
Published Farnham : Ashgate, [2011]
©2011

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Description x, 201 pages ; 24 cm
Series Non-state actors in international law, politics and governance series
Non-state actors in international law, politics, and governance series.
Contents Introduction -- United Nations engagement with indigenous issues -- Theoretical framing -- The development of a global movement -- Substantive and institutional claims -- Reconfiguring human rights -- Impact of the movement
Summary In the past thirty or so years, discussions of the status and rights of indigenous peoples have come to the forefront of the United Nations human rights agenda. During this period, indigenous peoples have emerged as legitimate subjects of international law with rights to exist as distinct peoples. Some Australian indigenous content
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject United Nations.
Human rights.
Indigenous peoples (International law)
Indigenous peoples -- Civil rights.
Indigenous peoples -- Legal status, laws, etc.
LC no. 2011032858
ISBN 0754674452 (hbk.)
9780754674450 (hbk.)
(ebk.)
Other Titles Transforming law & institution