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The Politics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia (Politics in Asia) - Hardcover

Book 68 of 152: Politics in Asia

Eldridge, Philip J.

 
9780415214292: The Politics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia (Politics in Asia)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415214297 ISBN 13: 9780415214292
Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

The divide between the West and Southeast Asia seems to be nowhere more apparent than in debates about human rights. Within these diverse geographical, political and cultural climates, human rights seem to have become relative, and the quest for absolutes seems unattainable. In this new book Philip J Eldridge seeks to question this stalemate. He argues that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' inclusion in United Nations' human rights treaties could be the common ground that bridges the gap between East and West. Eldridge uses topical case studies and primary research from Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor and Australia, to compare the effectiveness of United Nations' human rights directives on local democracies. This study presents insightful research into a hotly debated topic. As such it will be a thought-provoking resource for students of human rights, politics and international relations.

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About the Author

Philip J Eldridge is Honorary Associate at the School of Government, Univeristy of Tasmania

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415214297
ISBN 13 
9780415214292
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
256