The Politics of Human Rights

Circle, Belgrade

ISBN 10: 1859847277 / ISBN 13: 9781859847275

Published by Verso, 2000

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Synopsis:

This volume sets out to describe the political and philosophical underpinnings of the idea of human rights by bringing together a collection of original essays by a group of highly distinguished theorists. Recognizing that Western insistence on the universality of the concept of human rights can also function as diplomatic cover for post-colonial interventions, it insists that the campaign for human rights must take into account the varied social and economic environments in different nation states that affect the ways such demands can be implemented. This campaign is most effective when demonstrating international solidarity with those whose basic rights are jeopardized or denied.

About the Author: Obrad Savic teaches History of Social Sciences at the University of Belgrade. He is editor-in-chief of the Belgrade Circle Journal, and author and editor of numerous collections.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Politics of Human Rights
Publisher: Verso
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good