Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice
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Praise for the first edition-
"Every once in a while a book appears that treats the leading issues of a subject in such a clear and challenging manner that it becomes central to understanding that subject. Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice is just such a book. . . . Donnelly's interpretations are clear and argued with zest."-American Political Science Review
"This wide-ranging book looks at all aspects of human rights, drawing upon political theory, sociology, and international relations as well as international law. . . . [Jack Donnelly] deals successfully with two of the principal challenges to the notion of the universality of human rights: the argument that some non-Western societies are not subject to Western norms, and the claim that economic development may require the sacrifice of some human rights."-Foreign Affairs
In a thoroughly revised edition of Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice (more than half of the material is new), Jack Donnelly elaborates a theory of human rights, addresses arguments of cultural relativism, and explores the efficacy of bilateral and multilateral international action. Entirely new chapters address prominent post-Cold War issues including humanitarian intervention, democracy and human rights, "Asian values," group rights, and discrimination against sexual minorities. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice,Jack Donnelly,Cornell University Press,0801487765,Civil rights,Cultural relativism,Ethics & Moral Philosophy,History & Theory - General,Human rights,International,Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights,Political Freedom & Security - Human Rights,Political Science,Politics / Current Events,Politics/International Relations,International human rights law
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