Important human rights research handbook published in Chinese

NCHR is pleased to announce that a major reference work on research methodology in human rights, "Research Methods in Human Rights — A Handbook", has been translated into Chinese and published by Wuhan University Press, China.

Two book covers of the same book, one in Chinese and one in English.

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By Yi Wang
Published Jan. 22, 2026

This authoritative volume brings together leading scholars to help strengthen research quality and methodological rigor across disciplines. The Chinese translation provides a timely and practical resource on research methods in human rights, making its insights accessible to a wider audience in China and the Chinese‑speaking research community.

Practical guidelines for human rights research in China

The handbook provides a comprehensive assessment of human rights research methodology and addresses the interdisciplinary nature of the field. It explores the complexities that arise when human rights research operates at the intersection of multiple academic disciplines, and offers instruction and practical guidelines designed to help researchers conduct human rights research.

The Chinese edition will serve as an essential reference for academics, researchers, and students in human rights, law, public international law, and development studies.

The original volume was published by Edward Elgar Publishing and was co‑edited by Professor Emeritus Bård Anders Andreassen of the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights (NCHR), Faculty of Law, University of Oslo, together with two other editors.

Published Jan. 22, 2026 3:25 PM - Last modified Jan. 22, 2026 3:25 PM