Human Rights (Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints)

ISBN 10: 0737744782 ISBN 13: 9780737744781

Publisher: Greenhaven Pr, 2010

Synopsis

Presents essays that cover varying opinions on human rights, discussing such topics as what some human rights are, how well human rights are protected around the world, and how the U.S. should approach human rights.

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Grade 8 Up—Friedman covers a wide array of topics from the right to have health care to a discussion of our country's attitude toward human rights compared to those of other nations. Reprints of recent journal articles present various positions and are preceded by questions that encourage students to think critically about the pros and cons of each issue. The articles are uneven—some are fear-instilling tirades while others are generous and humanitarian. Some articles promote the use of sweatshops, consider that clean water is not a human right, and do not think the United States should protect the human rights of people in other countries. The opposing viewpoint on each of these issues follows. Although the color charts and graphs are helpful, the photographs add little. Students should be well grounded in understanding the points in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as it is repeatedly referenced in almost all of the articles. A helpful bulleted summary of the document is located at the end of the book, and is followed by a list of organizations to contact. Additional.—Peggy Fleming, Churchville-Chili High School, Churchville, NY
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Edition details

• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0737744782
• ISBN 13: 9780737744781
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Friedman Lauri S.