Bernaz, Nadia,

Business and human rights : history, law and policy : bridging the accountability gap / Nadia Bernza. - ix, 313 pages ; 25 cm. - Human rights and international law .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The Atlantic slave trade : a "business and human rights" reading -- International labour law : early development and contemporary significance for the field of business and human rights -- Doing business with the Nazis : the criminal prosecution of German industrialists after the Second World War -- Business, international human rights law and international criminal law : shifting boundaries -- Human rights and international economic law : connecting the dots -- International soft law initiatives on business and human rights -- Private regulation in business and human rights -- Shaping law and public policies to address corporate human rights impact -- Business and human rights litigation before domestic courts : progress and remaining obstacles -- The future of business and human rights.

9781138649026 (hbk) 9781138683006 (pbk)

2016022514


Corporate governance--Law and legislation.
Human rights.
Social responsibility of business.
Human rights--Economic aspects.
International business enterprises--Law and legislation.

K1315 / .B47 2017

341.481 / BER