Human Rights

ISBN-13: 9781509546039 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 272 str.

Michael Freeman

Recenzje

"Freeman's discussion of human rights spans a remarkable range of eras, concepts, and disciplines. Tying it all together are his consistent commitment to showcase multiple sides of debates and the clarity of his writing. Complex yet accessible - a rare combination."Shareen Hertel, Professor of Political Science & Human Rights, University of Connecticut"Michael Freeman is one of the leading and most reliable theorists of human rights. In this latest edition of Human Rights, he offers a detailed and objective perspective upon contemporary human-rights challenges, whilst also proposing ways in which we might more effectively engage with these challenges in the years ahead. His book should be essential reading for students and established academics alike."Andrew Fagan, Director, Human Rights Centre, University of Essex"Michael Freeman is a long-time and careful observer of internationally recognized human rights. Students and faculty alike always benefit from his insights into that subject covering both theory and practice. There are sound reasons for his being a well-known scholar on that important topic."David Forsythe, University of Nebraska"As we strain to make human rights 'real' in a range of sectors, such as education, health and housing, we need educationalists, health professionals, housing experts, and those working in other disciplines. The watchword is interdisciplinarity. Freeman provides a top-notch interdisciplinary introduction to the foundations of human rights for everyone wanting to make human rights relevant in the everyday lives of everybody."Paul Hunt, Chief Human Rights Commissioner, New Zealand Human Rights Commission

Spis treści

Preface to the Fourth Edition1 Introduction: Thinking about Human Rights2 Origins: The Rise and Fall of Natural Rights3 After 1945: The New Age of Rights4 Theories of Human Rights5 Human Rights and Social Science6 The Politics of Human Rights7 Globalization, Development and Poverty: Economics and Human Rights8 Universality, Diversity and Difference: Culture and Human Rights9 Conclusion: Utopians, Endtimers, Slow BorersReferences

O autorze

Michael Freeman is Emeritus Professor of Government at the University of Essex.