Synopses & Reviews
Now, for the first time, there is a single reference work that documents the history of human rights worldwide, clearly explains each article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and examines the major human rights issues facing the world today. Comprehensive in scope, Human RightS≪/i> covers a broad range of human rights issues that are central to an understanding of world history and current affairs.
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...the book is an excellent source of information on the many facets of human rights. It should be valuable not only for human rights workers and activists but also for teachers, students, journalists, and anyone interested in the subject.ARBA
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The contributors to this volume have built a sturdy bridge that allows interested readers easy access to the main body of human rights law and practice. As a work of reference, the volume is handsomely edited, readable, and visually attractive....Much more straightforward and readable than Human Rights in Political Transitions, this book merits inclusion in most reference collections on international affairs.Library Journal
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High school and college students will find this one-volume encyclopedia easy to use because of its logical organization and clear writing....All of the authors write clearly and without emotional overtones. The book's physical appearance is also attractive, with good use of columns and bold type. Most collections will place this resource in the Reference section, but the book as so well written that it will hold interest when read like a textbook.VOYA
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...helpful resource for high school and college students who are researching human rights issues, or for researchers and librarians in need of a handy reference resource.SLJ
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-296) and index.
About the Author
CAROL DEVINE is a Canadian human rights professional.CAROL RAE HANSEN is an international affairs and education consultant in the Washington, D.C. area.RALPH WILDE is an English barrister who is working as an academic and a practitioner in international law and human rights law.HILARY POOLE is a writer and editor specializing in the social sciences.
Table of Contents
Preface
Human Rights Before 1948
A History of Human Rights Theory
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
An Overview of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
An Analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Contemporary Human Rights Movement
An Overview of the Human Rights Movement
Government Organizations
Nongovernmental Organizations
Human Rights Activists
Contemporary Human Rights Issues
Appendices
United Nations Documents
Further Reading
Index
Contributors