Social and Labour Rights in a Global Context

Bob Hepple, Edited By Bob Hepple

ISBN 10: 0521818818 / ISBN 13: 9780521818810

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2002

About this Item

The active pursuit of social and labour rights is seen as a crucial response to globalization. These essays, written by leading scholars from the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the USA, question the effectiveness of the rhetoric of rights such as those to decent work and security, equal opportunity, adequate food and housing, and healthcare. The authors examine emerging approaches in several European countries, Japan, and the USA and in codes of practice of multinational companies. Attempts by the International Labour Organization to promote core rights and decent work, and techniques of enforcement at regional level by the EU and NAFTA receive special attention.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social and Labour Rights in a Global Context
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521818818
• ISBN 13: 9780521818810
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 638 grams

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Synopsis

The active pursuit of social and labor rights is seen as a crucial response to globalization. Essays by leading scholars from the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S. question the effectiveness of the new rhetoric of rights (such as decent work and security; equality of opportunity; adequate food and housing; and healthcare). The contributors examine emerging new approaches at the international and E.U. level in several European countries, Japan, and the U.S. and in codes of practice of multinational companies.

About the Author

BOB HEPPLE QC is Master of Clare College and Emeritus Professor of Law in the University of Cambridge.