Human Rights and Chinese Values: Legal, Philosophical, and Political Perspectives - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195867823 ISBN 13: 9780195867824

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1995

Synopsis

In March 1993, in preparation for the United Nations World Conference on Human Rights, representatives from the states of Asia gathered in Bangkok to formulate their position on this emotive issue. The result of their discussions was the Bangkok declaration. They accepted the concept of universal standards in human rights, but declared that these standards could not overridet he unique Asian regional and cultural differences, the requirements of economic development, nor the privileges of sovereignty.
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The difficult and powerful dichotomies raised in Bangkok, and their particular relevance to China, are explored in the ten essays contained in this book. The underlying political, cultural, philosophical, legal and economic issues which cut across the human rights spectrum are also considered. The writiers themselves are Chinese and Hong Kong scholars, or leading political figures who are involved in the current human rights debate. The ultimate goal of the book is not to resolve the issues raised in Bangkok, but to expose some contours of discussion in a way that is fresh and accessible.

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About the Author

Michael Davis, Senior Lecturer in Law, The Chinese Law Program, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195867823
• ISBN 13: 9780195867824
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 226
• Editor: Davis Michael C.