The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Now in paperback, this is the first extensive examination of the origins and development of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) as a human rights treaty. It looks at the work of the United Nations Committee charged with monitoring States' compliance with their treaty obligations. Specific matters addressed by the study include the right to work, the right to join trade unions, and the rights to housing and food.