Human Rights: Politics and Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199540845 ISBN 13: 9780199540846

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2009

Synopsis

Human Rights: Politics and Practice is the first comprehensive textbook for politics students. It offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of coverage, with 20 chapters written by international experts. Seven chapters introduce the main theoretical issues and challenges in the study of human rights as a political phenomenon, addressing normative foundations, international law, measurement, international relations, comparative politics, sociological and anthropological approaches, and the ideological (mis)use of human rights. Thirteen thematic chapters then offer detailed analysis and case studies of key issues in the politics and practice of human rights, such as economic globalization, genocide, the environment, and humanitarian intervention. These chapters allow students to deepen their theoretical understanding while learning about important contemporary developments. The book is accompanied by an extensive Online Resource Centre, enhancing student learning and providing valuable support for lecturers. For Students: Monthly updates Links to key documents Web links Flashcard glossary For Lecturers: Test Bank PowerPoint slides

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Review

This wide ranging, thoughtful collection provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the key debates on human rights. The chapters are deep yet accessible, and overall convey a strong sense of stakes and implications alongside the principles and institutions. (Alison Brysk, University of California, Santa Barbara)

The main features that set this textbook apart are the breadth of its coverage and its connection to the current human rights literature. No comparable textbook is better designed for students. (Chad Clay, University of Georgia)

Review from previous edition The main features that set this textbook apart are the breadth of its coverage and its connection to the current human rights literature. There just isn't a comparable textbook that is better designed for undergraduates. (Chad Clay, University of Georgia, USA)

The best comprehensive text I have found for an introductory human rights course. (Jeff Bachmann, The American University, USA)

About the Author

Michael Goodhart is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. He holds secondary appointments in Philosophy and in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199540845
• ISBN 13: 9780199540846
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480
• Editor: Goodhart Michael