TY - BOOK AU - Facchi,Alessandra AU - Falcetta,Silvia AU - Riva,Nicola ED - Edward Elgar Publishing TI - An introduction to fundamental rights in Europe: history, theory, cases SN - 9781788117043 U1 - 342.4085 23 PY - 2022/// CY - Cheltenham, UK PB - Edward Elgar KW - Human Rights KW - Europe KW - Civil rights N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This is a concise and accessible introduction to fundamental rights in Europe from the perspectives of history, theory and an analysis of European jurisprudence. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book equips readers with the tools to understand the foundations and the functioning of this complex and multi-layered topic. Key Features: A combination of historical and philosophical approaches with analysis of significant legal cases - A multidisciplinary outlook, in contrast to the strict legal approach of most textbooks on the subject - A European perspective which refers throughout to central European values such as freedom, equality, solidarity and dignity - A specific focus on fundamental rights, which have received less attention in the fields of legal history and theory in comparison to human rights ER -