Contentious Compliance: Dissent and Repression under International Human Rights Law delves into the complex relationship between governments and their populations in the context of international human rights treaties. Authored by Courtenay R. Conrad, this book challenges prevailing notions about the efficacy of these treaties in curbing government repression. Through a novel theory that integrates the role of dissent—ranging from peaceful protests to violent attacks—Conrad and co-author Emily Hencken Ritter explore how such conflicts shape human rights outcomes.

Published by Oxford University Press on June 10, 2019, Contentious Compliance offers a powerful and empirically grounded analysis that redefines our understanding of international human rights law. The book examines the impact of these treaties on domestic conflict dynamics, revealing that they can significantly improve human rights conditions by altering the balance between political authorities and potential dissidents.

With 276 pages packed with detailed insights and rigorous analyses, this work serves as a crucial rejoinder to critics of international human rights law. It provides new perspectives and arguments that will undoubtedly reshape discussions on the intersection of law, politics, and violence. Whether for scholars, policymakers, or anyone interested in the intricacies of global human rights enforcement, Contentious Compliance is an essential read.

The book’s dimensions are 9.3 x 0.8 x 6.2 inches, with ISBN-13: 978-0190910976 and ISBN-10: 0190910976.