Poverty and Fundamental Rights: The Justification and Enforcement of Socio-Economic Rights

Bilchitz, David

ISBN 10: 0199204918 / ISBN 13: 9780199204915

Published by Oxford University Press, 2007

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR014844185

Synopsis:

With millions of people still lacking access to basic shelter, food or health-care, this book seeks to provide a sustained argument for placing renewed emphasis upon socio-economic rights in the fight against desperate poverty.

About the Author: David Bilchitz graduated cum laude from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in 1997 with a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and in 1999 with a law degree (LLB). In 2000, he worked as law clerk to the current Chief Justice of South Africa, Pius Langa when the famous Grootboom case was decided. He graduated from St. John's College, University of Cambridge with an Mphil degree in Philosophy in 2001 and a PhD degree in 2004 with a thesis that combined political philosophy and constitutional law. He currently works for Ross Kriel Attorneys, a law firm that together with its sister organisation, Ashira Consulting, specialises in the law relating to the public sector. He is also a part-time lecturer in jurisprudence at the University of the Witwatersrand

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poverty and Fundamental Rights: The ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Very Good