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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "We are living through the endtimes of the civilizing mission. The ineffectual International Criminal Court and its disastrous first prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, along with the failure in Syria of the Responsibility to Protect are the latest pieces of evidence not of transient misfortunes but of fatal structural defects in international humanism. Whether it is the increase in deadly attacks on aid workers, the torture and 'disappearing' of al-Qaeda suspects by American officials, the flouting of international law by states such as Sri Lanka and Sudan, or the shambles of the Khmer Rouge tribunal in Phnom Penh, the prospect of one world under secular human rights law is receding. What seemed like a dawn is in fact a sunset. The foundations of universal liberal norms and global governance are crumbling."from The Endtimes of Human Rights In a book that is at once passionate and provocative, Stephen Hopgood argues, against the conventional wisdom, that the idea of universal human rights has become not only ill adapted to current realities but also overambitious and unresponsive. A shift in the global balance of power away from the United States further undermines the foundations on which the global human rights regime is based. American decline exposes the contradictions, hypocrisies and weaknesses behind the attempt to enforce this regime around the world and opens the way for resurgent religious and sovereign actors to challenge human rights. Historically, Hopgood writes, universal humanist norms inspired a sense of secular religiosity among the new middle classes of a rapidly modernizing Europe. Human rights were the product of a particular worldview (Western European and Christian) and specific historical moments (humanitarianism in the nineteenth century, the aftermath of the Holocaust). They were an antidote to a troubling contradictionthe coexistence of a belief in progress with horrifying violence and growing inequality. The obsolescence of that founding purpose in the modern globalized world has, Hopgood asserts, transformed the institutions created to perform it, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and recently the International Criminal Court, into self-perpetuating structures of intermittent power and authority that mask their lack of democratic legitimacy and systematic ineffectiveness. At their best, they provide relief in extraordinary situations of great distress; otherwise they are serving up a mixture of false hope and unaccountability sustained by "human rights" as a global brand. The Endtimes of Human Rights is sure to be controversial. Hopgood makes a plea for a new understanding of where hope lies for human rights, a plea that mourns the promise but rejects the reality of universalism in favor of a less predictable encounter with the diverse realities of today's multipolar world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1990). 1990 1st US edition. 8vo (154 x 216mm). Pp256. Colour photographs by Eric & David Hosking, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography. Grey boards, spine titled in silver-gilt. Stains to boards, end-papers and pages, smells musty. Reading copy in dust-wrapper. "Filled with stunning photographs, here is a book that identifies, describes, and illustrates more than 430 species of birds, covering almost all the species likely to be encountered in the whole of Britain and Europe. .The concise, authoritative text provides full details of plumage and distinctive features, behaviour, songs and calls, and breeding habits. Superb colour photographs show each bird in typical stance, and many additional photographs depict plumage variations and birds in flight or at the nest." .

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 255pp. A book exploring the politics and social issues of housing the population of Peru in new and previously undeveloped areas of the country. A former library book with the usual stamps and stickers with a non-intrusive protector for the dust wrapper. The pages are clean and the binding sound, making it in better condition than the average library book. All orders processed and shipped promptly from the UK, usually on the day they are received. Please call or email with your questions regarding this book. 6"x9".

Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Humanitarian groups have failed, Fiona Terry believes, to face up to the core paradox of their activity: humanitarian action aims to alleviate suffering, but by inadvertently sustaining conflict it potentially prolongs suffering. In Condemned to Repeat?, Terry examines the side-effects of intervention by aid organizations and points out the need to acknowledge the political consequences of the choice to give aid. The author makes the controversial claim that aid agencies act as though the initial decision to supply aid satisfies any need for ethical discussion and are often blind to the moral quandaries of aid. Terry focuses on four historically relevant cases: Rwandan camps in Zaire, Afghan camps in Pakistan, Salvadoran and Nicaraguan camps in Honduras, and Cambodian camps in Thailand. Terry was the head of the French section of Medecins sans frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) when it withdrew from the Rwandan refugee camps in Zaire because aid intended for refugees actually strengthened those responsible for perpetrating genocide. This book contains documents from the former Rwandan army and government that were found in the refugee camps after they were attacked in late 1996. This material illustrates how combatants manipulate humanitarian action to their benefit. Condemned to Repeat? makes clear that the paradox of aid demands immediate attention by organizations and governments around the world. The author stresses that, if international agencies are to meet the needs of populations in crisis, their organizational behavior must adjust to the wider political and socioeconomic contexts in which aid occurs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The author surveys a turbulent time in Ancient Egyptian culture and history - the 800 years between the 11th century BC and the conquest of Egypt by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, after which Egypt became part of the Hellenistic world. It was a time when Libyans, Kushites, Persians and Greeks ascended to the throne more frequently than did indigenous kings in a phase of pharaonic Egypt marked by rapid changes in rule. Egypt had become increasingly involved in the affairs of its Near Eastern neighbours (Assyria, Babylon and Persia) and of the Mediterranean world. These many cultures greatly enriched and influenced pharaonic traditions. At the same time, Egyptian civilization extended far beyond the borders of Egypt itself. One of the most important cultural products of the period is the Old Testament, which the author regards as "an inestimable source of information on daily life in pharaonic Egypt". Karol Mysliwiec perceives in recent archaeological discoveries clear evidence that the first millennium BC was witness to more than a slow, progressive dying out of the pharaoic past; new and creative elements profoundly altered the culture of Ancient Egypt. Originally published in Polish, the text appeared in a German edition in 1998. This edition has been updated by the author and contains additional photographs of recently discovered treasures. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Praise for the first edition: "Every once in a while a book appears that treats the leading issues of a subject in such a clear and challenging manner that it becomes central to understanding that subject. Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice is just such a book. Donnelly's interpretations are clear and argued with zest."American Political Science Review "This wide-ranging book looks at all aspects of human rights, drawing upon political theory, sociology, and international relations as well as international law. [Jack Donnelly] deals successfully with two of the principal challenges to the notion of the universality of human rights: the argument that some non-Western societies are not subject to Western norms, and the claim that economic development may require the sacrifice of some human rights."Foreign Affairs In a thoroughly revised edition of Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice (more than half of the material is new), Jack Donnelly elaborates a theory of human rights, addresses arguments of cultural relativism, and explores the efficacy of bilateral and multilateral international action. Entirely new chapters address prominent post-Cold War issues including humanitarian intervention, democracy and human rights, "Asian values," group rights, and discrimination against sexual minorities. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardback. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG-. Jacket has some edgewear and small tears, marking, and is grubby on back panel. 297pp. Book.

Condition: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. 1st ed. Small bookplate on first page.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Bookshelf dirt to jacket. Yellowing to the rear. Used.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Paperback in good condition. Several marks and scores on covers. Binding is intact, contents are clean and clear. AM. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. The d/j has wearing to the corners, edges and spine including tears, chips, creasing and rubbing to the main body. There are also library stickers on the spine. The inside cover has a library sticker in place. Library stamps are present on the FEP, page block, title page, catalogue page, edges of the internal pages and on the inside back cover. There are reminents of a book plate on the FEP as well. The text is clean, bright and tight. Ex - Library, Usual Stamps.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 329pp, d/w, V.G. *A detailed and perceptive analysis of the history, implementation and impact of Peruvian agrarian reform.VERY GOOD CONDITION, SPLENDID VALUE.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. xiii / 317 pp Inscription in front, spine a little tanned - clean sound copy.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Is the university a dinosaur: huge, lumbering, endearing in its own way, yet unsuited to today's world? Is it a thing of the past, unnecessary in an age of the Internet and online learning? In a book likely to provoke people who are loyal to the ideal of the university as well as those who foresee its demise, Frank H. T. Rhodes acknowledges that the university is an imperfect institution, but argues that it plays an essential role in modern society. In the process, he articulates strong opinions on a range of difficult issues. The Creation of the Future is no defense or promotion of the status quo. Focusing on American research universities, Rhodes makes the case that they are an irreplaceable resource, quite literally a national and international treasure, whose value must be preserved through judicious renewal and reform, beginning with a rededication to teaching as a moral vocation. Rhodes discusses where the research university is today and how it got here, as well as where it must go in the future. In the process, he addresses a wide range of contemporary challenges facing the institution, including *why universities can no longer be "ivory towers" *why post-tenure review of professors is desirable *whether grading standards have become too lax *why unionization of graduate students is inappropriate *why affirmative action is necessary *how governance and leadership can be improved *how to maintain a sense of commitment to the university in the face of increasing disciplinary specialization *why faculty must affirm that university membership has not only its privileges, but also its price. *what should and should not be done to control the rapid rise in tuition. *whether curricula of professional schools should be more heavily weighted toward the liberal arts. *why service is a social obligation of all universities, not just land-grant institutions. *why research is vital to effective teaching. His eighteen-year tenure as president of Cornell University gives Rhodes a unique perspective on a system he finds both invaluable and in need of change. Although he is an enthusiastic advocate, he pulls no punches in recommending sweeping changes. The greatest catastrophe facing universities today, he writes, is loss of community: "Without community, knowledge becomes idiosyncratic. The lone learner, studying in isolation, is vulnerable to narrowness, dogmatism, and untested assumption; pursued in community, learning will be expansive and informed, contested by opposing interpretations, leavened by differing experience, and refined by alternative viewpoints." In championing a new relevance for the American research university, Rhodes argues for renewal through the application of old virtues to new realities. Campus culture, he says, must embrace the human experience in all its richness, breadth, and ambiguity if it is to survive and thrive. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". xvi + 283pp. Binding firm, spine faded. Foxing front/rear pages, but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Edges foxed. Curling to covers. Barcode sticker to inside back cover. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; France; 19th century; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0801483182. ISBN/EAN: 9780801483189. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 49425.

Cloth Bound Boards. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Impression. 1984 First edition, first impression. Size octavo, 287 pages. Navy blue cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, navy end-papers, with the dust jacket. Book condition near fine, a very clean copy. Dust jacket condition very good plus, rubbing to edges else fine, not price clipped. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Ex-library book with usual stamps/markings. Lightly used and in a robust transparent plastic cover from new which has protected the illustrated DJ.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 260p paperback, a firm and clean copy Language: English.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardcover with very slightly worn spine ends. Bookseller's sticker on front inside cover; traces of pencil on top of half-title page; otherwise pages are clean, binding is sound, and text remains clear throughout. Dust jacket is slightly grubby at back with creases and two tears on upper edge. T. Used.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 315pp paperback, very good, A Royal Insititute of Philosophy Symposium, contributors include JOhn Hick, Durrant, Lewis, Meynell, Mitchell etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. 352pp, photos, tables, bibliography, notes. Political change in New York State, 1893-1910. Usual treatments, clean wrapper, looks good on shelf. 900g.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st edition. 9" x 6". 276pp. Fine hardback in chipped and unevenly faded, but now protected, dustwrapper.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover with silver lettering on spine and upper board has very lightly bumped top corners and slight signs of wear at tail of spine, otherwise it is in very good clean condition. Pages are clean and tight throughout. Top corners of FEP and half-title page are lightly creased. No dust jacket. T. Used.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. pp.xiv+322. 23cm. Notes. Index. Soft covers. Light foxing to top edge of pages. Good copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. First Edition Thus. ix / 138 pp worn paperback, covers marked and rubbed, notes and underlines to text.

Hardcover , Condition: Very Good -. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 264pp. *The first comprehensive study of Franklin's belletristic writings, a well researched assessment. hardcover , no dust jacket, NO MARKINGS, VERY GOOD CONDITION, EXCELLENT VALUE .

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine++ clean almost unread copy. Dust jacket a little scuffed but pretty good also and not price clipped. Very collectable copy.