Cruelty or Humanity

Stuart Rees

ISBN 10: 1447356985 / ISBN 13: 9781447356981

Published by Bristol University Press, GB, 2020

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Cruelty has long been a feature of states' domestic and foreign policies but is seldom acknowledged. Governments mouth respect for human rights yet promote discrimination, violence and suppression of critics. Documenting case studies from around the world, distinguished academic and human rights activist Stuart Rees exposes politicians' cruel motives and the resulting outcomes. Using his first-hand observations and insights from international poets, he argues for courageous action to support non-violence in every aspect of public and private life for the survival of people, animals and the planet.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cruelty or Humanity
• Publisher: Bristol University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447356985
• ISBN 13: 9781447356981
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Cruelty has long been a feature of states’ domestic and foreign policies but is seldom acknowledged. Governments mouth respect for human rights yet promote discrimination, violence and suppression of critics.

Documenting case studies from around the world, distinguished academic and human rights activist Stuart Rees exposes politicians’ cruel motives and the resulting outcomes. Using his first-hand observations and insights from international poets, he argues for courageous action to support non-violence in every aspect of public and private life for the survival of people, animals and the planet.

About the Author

Stuart Rees is Professor Emeritus at the University of Sydney and a human rights activist in several countries. He is regarded as one of Australia’s most consistent campaigners for justice.