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Language, minorities and human rights / by Fernand de Varennes.

Title
Language, minorities and human rights / by Fernand de Varennes.
Author
Varennes, Fernand de.
Publication
The Hague ; Boston : M. Nijhoff ; Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. : Sold and distributed in the U.S.A. and Canada by Kluwer Law International, c1996.

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Description
xv, 532 p.; 25 cm.
Series Statement
International studies in human rights ; v. 45
Uniform Title
International studies in human rights ; v. 45.
Subject
  • Human rights
  • Language and languages > Law and legislation
  • Linguistic minorities > Legal status, laws, etc
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [460]-507) and indexes.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Historical Overview of Language and Law -- 3. Freedom of Expression -- 4. Equality and the Prohibition of Discrimination Based Upon Language -- 5. Linguistic Minorities and the Use of their Language -- 6. State Language Preferences, Practices or Restrictions and Human Rights -- 7. Indigenous Peoples and Language -- 8. Conclusion -- App. 1. International Declarations and other Non-Binding Instruments -- App. 2. Treaties -- App. 3. National Constitutional Provisions -- Index of Treaties and International Instruments.
ISBN
904110206X (hardbound : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^^96000521^
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library