Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law and Justice
Language: English
Published by Scribe, 2007
- Softcover
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Seller: E. Manning Books, Robertsdale, AL, U.S.A.E. Manning Books
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Scribe, Melbourne, Australia. Reprint 2007. Paperback (16 x 24 cm), x, 310 pages. ISBN: 9781921215490. Very Good condition. Pages tanning with some light soiling/foxing. In 'Watching Brief', noted lawyer and human rights advocate Julian Burnside articulates a sensitive and intelligent defence of the rights of asylum-seekers and refugees, and the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law. He also explains the foundation of many of the key tenets of civil society, and takes us on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most famous trials…. He also looks at the impact of significant recent cases - including those involving David Hicks, Jack Thomas, and Van Nguyen - on contemporary Australian society." Weight (before packaging): 430g.
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- Title
- Watching Brief: Reflections on Human Rights, Law and Justice
- Author
- Burnside, Julian
- Publisher
- Scribe
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1921215496
- ISBN 13
- 9781921215490
- Seller catalogs
- Non-Fiction
Illustrating the importance of protecting human rights and maintaining the rule of law, this reference is a sensitive and intelligent defense of asylum seekers and refugees’ privileges. Clearly explaining the foundations of many of the key tenets of civil society, this resource reviews some of the world’s most famous trials whose outcomes have turned on prejudice, complacency, chance, or the tenacity and skill of advocates. Powerful and timely, this meditation on ethics also analyzes the impact of significant recent cases on contemporary Australian life, determining what ultimately constitutes a decent human society.
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About the Author
Julian Burnside is an Australian barrister specializing in commercial litigation. He is the president of Liberty Victoria and chairman of the Mietta Foundation. He is the author of From Nothing to Zero, Matilda and the Dragon, and Wordwatching.
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E. Manning Books
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I am a full-time independent internet only bookseller with a growing general stock of collectible, out-of-print, and quality second-hand books. I have been an avid collector since 1997 and am an alumnus of the 2001 Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar. I proclaim no specialty, but tend to focus on Australiana, History/Military History and Vintage Paperbacks. Address: P.O. Box 801, Robertsdale, AL, 36567-0801. Email: manningbooks@gmail.com. "Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.” ~P.J. O'Rourke, Author/Political Satirist…
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