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Illustrating the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law, this reference is a sensitive and intelligent defense of asylum seekers and refugees' privileges. Clearly explaining the foundations of many of the key tenets of civil society, this resource reviews some of the world's most famous trials whose outcomes have turned on prejudice, complacency, chance, or the tenacity and skill of advocates. Powerful and timely, this meditation on ethics also analyzes the impact of significant recent cases on contemporary Australian life, determining what ultimately constitutes a decent human society.
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Julian Burnside is an Australian barrister specializing in commercial litigation. He is the president of Liberty Victoria and chairman of the Mietta Foundation. He is the author of From Nothing to Zero, Matilda and the Dragon, and Wordwatching.
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Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law and Justice
Librería: E. Manning Books, Robertsdale, AL, Estados Unidos de America
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Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Scribe, Melbourne, Australia. Reprint 2007. Paperback (16 x 24 cm), x, 310 pages. ISBN: 9781921215490. Very Good condition. Pages tanning with some light soiling/foxing. In 'Watching Brief', noted lawyer and human rights advocate Julian Burnside articulates a sensitive and intelligent defence of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, and the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law. He also explains the foundation of many of the key tenets of civil society, and takes us on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most famous trialsâ¦. He also looks at the impact of significant recent cases - including those involving David Hicks, Jack Thomas, and Van Nguyen - on contemporary Australian society." Weight (before packaging): 430g. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1899
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Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law, and Justice
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Scribe Publications, Melbourne & Campbelltown, 2007
ISBN 10: 1921215496
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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The pages are very lightly tanned with age. 310 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size F: 9"-10" Tall (228-254mm). Nº de ref. del artículo: 124565
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WATCHING BRIEF Reflections of Human Rights, Law, and Justice
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Scribe Publications, Melbourne, 2007
ISBN 10: 1921215496
ISBN 13: 9781921215490
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Librería: Dromanabooks, Newstead, VIC, Australia
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Softcover. Condición: Very Good-. First Edition. Reading crease front cover, yellowed paper; 2007 reprint. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 310 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 37518
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