Synopses & Reviews
Based on official records and reports, relevant secondary sources, and observations of members of the Convention's implementary organ, The Convention on the Rights of the Child describes and evaluates the first international human rights treaty to deal specifically with the rights and freedoms of the child.
Review
It is evident that Mower has chosen his topic well. His book is a valuable comentary on the CRC-it presents, in simple language, the content of this important legal instrument addressing an issue that has elicited widespread concern across the globe...The isues dealt with in this book are presented in a lucid and balanced manner, looking at different perceptions and points of view. In sum, the book leaves the reader with a clear understanding of what the CRC is about as well as its functioning, weaknessess and strengths. It will be of great help to anyone with and interest in understanding the support that international law provides to the world's children. The promotion of adult literacy in children's rights is often quoted as a sine qua non for the realization of the goals of the CRC, and this book has a lot to offer towards achieving this goal.International Studies
Review
The Convention on the Rights of the Child provides a broad overview of the Convention and raises some interesting questions....[a] welcome addition to the growing literature on children's rights.European Journal of International Law
Synopsis
The first detailed study of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
About the Author
A. GLENN MOWER, JR. is Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Hanover College.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Significance, Background, and Development of the Convention
The Significance of the Convention
The Background and Development of the Convention
The Substance of the Convention
General Principles
The Right to Life
The Right to Survival and Development
The Right to Protection
Evaluation of the Convention's Substance
The Implementation of the Convention's Provisions
General Considerations
The Committee on the Rights of the Child
The Committee on the Rights of the Child at Work: Sessions
The Committee on the Rights of the Child at Work: Conclusions and Recommendations
Evaluation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child
The Convention's Report System
The Report System in Operation
A Report System Case Study: The Sudan
Prospects for the Realization of the Convention's Goals
Factors That Affect the Convention's Prospects
Additional Factors That Affect the Convention's Prospects
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index