| Human Rights Contributor(s): Merino, Faith (Author), Klunk, Brian E. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0816082618 ISBN-13: 9780816082612 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Human Rights |
| Dewey: 323 |
| LCCN: 2010032501 |
| Series: Global Issues (Facts on File) |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.60 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Human Rights enables readers to understand international standards for human rights, human rights abuses around the world, and the social, economic, and natural causes and effects of such abuses. The history of human rights concepts and declarations of human rights are examined, including the distinction that many historical theories and movements in human rights have made between social groups, namely free men versus women, children, slaves, and immigrants. This new resource goes on to explore human rights positions in the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Chechnya, and Iran. Each case study details the country's historical and cultural perspectives, unique circumstances, current debates and priorities, and efforts to reform and protect human rights. |