Exploring International Human Rights: Essential Readings (Critical Connections: Studies in Peace, Democracy, and Human Rights) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1588264122 ISBN 13: 9781588264121

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub, 2007

Synopsis

This volume is the result of a search by Callaway (political science, Sam Houston State U.) and Harrelson-Stephens (political science, Stephen F. Austin U.) for accessible articles to use in their introductory courses on international human rights that address the main themes and tensions of the field. They have selected 35 papers for presentation in sections on definitions and foundations of human rights, quantitative measures of human rights, international law and organizations in the fight for human rights, debates over the universality of human rights, first hand experiences of torture and ill-treatment, gender-based repression, children as targets, globalization and human rights, and human rights in the "War on Terror." For each of these sections, the editors have also included an introductory overview essay. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author

Rhonda L. Callaway is assistant professor of political science at Sam Houston State University. Julie Harrelson-Stephens is assistant professor of political science at Stephen F. Austin University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588264122
• ISBN 13: 9781588264121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 303
• Editor: Callaway Rhonda L., Harrelson-Stephens Julie