Defining and Discussing Human Rights (Shaping the Debate) - Softcover

Mihaly, Christy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1731612796 ISBN 13: 9781731612793

Publisher: Connections, 2019

Synopsis

Certain fundamental rights--such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression--are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.

The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title issue and how it affects people and policy; introduces people and movements involved in bringing awareness to the issue; highlights applicable major U.S. laws, judicial decisions, and progressive to moderate to conservative viewpoints; and touches on global implications of activism, awareness, and policy change

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Certain fundamental rights--such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression--are human rights to which everyone is entitled. This book explores current conflicts involving human rights around the world and surveys the historical development of such rights in the United States and abroad. It outlines the roles of the United Nations and of the United States in defending human rights on the global stage.

About this edition

• Publisher: Connections
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1731612796
• ISBN 13: 9781731612793
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48