Child Health and Human Rights : A Study of Law, Policy and Practice

The question of health as a basic human right is one of the great dilemmas of contemporary period. Apart from intrinsic connection of health, with life, it can also be looked upon as a yardstick of development for any nation where children constitute an important component of the population. This book sheds light on how before any formal pronouncement on recognizing - and healthcare found a significant place in ancient scriptures and philosophies within and outside India. Child Health and Human Rights: A Study of Law, Policy and Practice will be an indispensable resource for students and scholars of human rights, law, international law, sociology, public health, social work, public policy and governance.