ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces the subject matter of the book. It also provides useful information on how to research human rights, using the wealth of materials available online (and free). Human rights is something of relevance to everyone (and for ever): thus it is important that your personal knowledge can readily be updated without the need to reference textbooks. This chapter will thus cover:
● What are human rights? ● Where are human rights found (i.e. sources)? ● Key principles informing international human rights. ● Practical guide to sources of human rights. ● How to research human rights (particularly primary sources).
