The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child : an analysis of treaty provisions and implications of U.S. ratification / Jonathan Todres, Mark E. Wojcik, Cris R. Revaz, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Revaz, Cris R.

Todres, Jonathan.

Wojcik, Mark E., 1961-

Series:

Nijhoff eBook titles 2006

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children--Legal status, laws, etc.

Children.

Children--Legal status, laws, etc--United States.

Children's rights--United States.

Children's rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (394 p.)

Other Title:

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Place of Publication:

Ardsley, N.Y. : Transnational Publishers.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This in-depth text goes beyond the rhetoric of the debate on children’s rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, in particular, to provide a detailed examination of the impact that U.S. ratification of the Convention would have on U.S. law. The chapters have been written by leading children’s advocates and scholars with a general audience in mind, as the authors believe that it is important for all Americans to become informed about the Convention and about children’s rights in general. With a greater understanding of the substance of the Convention and children’s rights, readers will be better positioned to determine what the real issues are, what is simply rhetoric without any basis in fact or law, and how they can address the real issues in an effective manner in order to provide a better world for all children. The book is divided broadly-speaking into two sections. The first part of the book provides an introduction to the Convention, examines the key issues of debate with respect to U.S. ratification, and explores many of the overarching themes that arise in the context of U.S. consideration of the Convention, or any other international instrument for that matter. The remainder of the book is dedicated to more in-depth examinations of various provisions of the Convention, with a view to determining the impact of U.S. ratification of the Convention with respect to those issues in particular. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.

Contents:

Preliminary Materials / J. Todres , M.E. Wojcik and C.R. Revaz

Chapter 1. Overview / Jonathan Todres , Mark E. Wojcik and Cris R. Revaz

Chapter 2. An Introduction To The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / Cris R. Revaz

Chapter 3. Analyzing The Opposition To U.S. Ratification Of The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / Jonathan Todres

Chapter 4. The Effect Of U.S. Ratification As A \'Self-Executing\' Or As A \'Non-Self-Executing\' Treaty / Linda A. Malone

Chapter 5. The Family-Supportive Nature Of The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / Barbara Bennett Woodhouse

Chapter 6. The Changing Status Of The Child / Barbara Bennett Woodhouse

Chapter 7. Beyond Other Treaties: The U.N. Convention On The Rights of The Child And The Value Of \'A Dedicated Line\' / Merle H. Weiner

Chapter 8. U.S. Ratification Of The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child: Federalism Issues / Cathy L. Nelson

Chapter 9. Anti-Discrimination Guarantees Under The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child-Issues And Impact For U.S. Ratification / Daniel L. Skoler

Chapter 10. The Best Interests Of The Child / Elisabeth A. Mason

Chapter 11. The Right Of The Child To Be Heard / Christine M. Szaj

Chapter 12. Freedom Of Expression / Martha Matthews

Chapter 13. Freedom Of Thought, Conscience, And Religion / Greg Lantier

Chapter 14. What The Convention On The Rights Of The Child Says (And Doesn’t Say) About Abortion And Family Planning / Jonathan Todres and Louise N. Howe

Chapter 15. Children’S Right To Access Information / Siyeon Lee

Chapter 16. Children’s Rights To Freedom Of Association, Assembly, And Privacy / Rebekah Tosado

Chapter 17. The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child And Corporal Punishment / Michael Pates

Chapter 18. Provisions For Alternative Care For Children Deprived Of Their Family Environment / Maya Grosz

Chapter 19. The Right To Health Under The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / Jonathan Todres

Chapter 20. Children’s Right To An Adequate Standard Of Living / Catherine S. Taylor

Chapter 21. State Education Law Compared To Rights Under The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / Anna Dolinsky

Chapter 22. The Child’s Right To Play, Rest, Recreation, And Cultural Activities / Lori Hall Armstrong

Chapter 23. Child Labor And The U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / Elisabeth A. Mason

Chapter 24. Capital Punishment And Life Sentences For Juvenile Offenders / Evelynn Brown Remple and Mark E. Wojcik

Chapter 25. The Optional Protocols To The Convention On The Rights Of The Child And The Impact Of U.S. Ratification / Cris R. Revaz and Jonathan Todres

Appendix I. U.N. Convention On The Rights Of The Child / J. Todres , M.E. Wojcik and C.R. Revaz

Appendix II. Optional Protocol To The Convention On The Rights Of The Child On The Involvement Of Children In Armed Conflict / J. Todres , M.E. Wojcik and C.R. Revaz

Appendix III. Optional Protocol To The Convention On The Rights Of The Child On The Sale Of Children, Child Prostitution And Child Pornography / J. Todres , M.E. Wojcik and C.R. Revaz.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-06020-5

9786613060204

90-474-3121-9

OCLC:

705388723

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9781571053633.i-376 DOI