The present publication takes a significant step in bringing to the reader, the research student, the lawyer and the social scientist a comprehensive overview of the concept and perception of human rights and social justice. It provides a clear, well structured and informative introductory text of human rights, particularly for students from other disciplinary backgrounds taking options in human rights, many of whom will have no prior knowledge of the subject. The publication will prove to be an invaluable source of referencing as well as study material.