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Very Short Introductions Ser.: Human Rights: a Very Short Introduction by Andrew Clapham (2016, Trade Paperback)

Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. Indeed, human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally, and must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly.This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, brings the issue of human rights up to date, considering the current controversies surrounding the movement. Discussing torture and arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism, Andrew Clapham also considers new challenges to human rights in the context of privacy, equality and the right to health. Looking at the philosophical justification for rights, the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law, Clapham explains what our human rights actually are, what they might be, and where the human rights movement is heading. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Lc Classification Number
Jc571
Edition Number
2
Reviews
So "Clapham on Human Rights" can be summed up as one of the best titles we have read yet from OUP in this series.., "This short book covers one main area of current interest very well: how the human rights movement has gained increasing attention internationally... 'Clapham on Human Rights' can be summed up as one of the best titles we have read yet from OUP." -Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers
Table of Content
Preface1. Looking at rights2. Historical development and contemporary concerns3. Human rights foreign policy and the role of the United Nations4. Torture5. Deprivations of life and liberty6. Balancing rights - free speech and privacy7. Food, education, health, housing, and work8. Discrimination and equality9. The death penaltyFinal remarksReferencesFurther readingAnnex: The Universal Declaration of Human RightsIndex, Preface1: Looking at rights2: Historical development and contemporary concerns3: Human rights foreign policy and the role of the United Nations4: Torture5: Deprivations of life and liberty6: Balancing rights - free speech and privacy7: Food, education, health, housing, and work8: Discrimination and equality9: The death penaltyFinal remarksReferencesFurther readingAnnex: The Universal Declaration of Human RightsIndex
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2015-941392
Dewey Decimal
341.48
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Very Short Introductions Ser.
Illustrated
Yes

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