Synopsis
Tracing the rise of human-rights issues from the end of World War II, this book is concerned primarily with the international politics of human rights, but also includes a chapter on theoretical issues, including the moral basis of human rights, problems of cultural relativism, and the place of human rights in the contemporary international society of states. There are also case studies of human-rights violations in Chile, Argentina, South Africa, El Salvador and Nicaragua, as well as extensive illustrations drawn from other parts of the world. Throughout the volume, attention is given not only to the realistic emphasis on power and international anarchy, but also to the reality and impact of moral concerns, interdependence, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
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Review
"The question often asked is 'where is a good starting place for learning about international human rights?' The answer now is Donnelly's International Human Rights. Eminently readable, chock-full of information, Donnelly's book is a must-read."
About the Author
Jack Donnelly is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of International Relations at the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. He has written numerous articles on human rights theory and practice that have appeared in journals such as American Political Science Review,World Politics, and Human Rights Quarterly. He is also the author of Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice.
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