| Description |
x, 226 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. From individual to group rights. Stating the problem / by Gene M. Lyons and James Mayall. In defense of the universal declaration model / by Jack Donnelly -- Pt. 2. The case for group rights. Human rights and cultural pluralism / by Jennifer Jackson-Preece. Indigenous rights / by Hurst Hannum. Protecting the human rights of women / by Eva Brems. -- Pt. 3. The role of international society. Human rights in weak, divided, and threatened states / by Marc Weller. Enforcing human rights / by Nicholas Wheeler / Human rights and international politics / by James Mayall and Gene M. Lyons |
| Summary |
The Universal Declaration for Human Rights was approved in 1948 and yet more than fifty years later some human rights--especially the rights of groups such as women, minorities, and indigenous peoples--continue to be at risk. This book examines recent humanitarian catastrophes involving such groups and suggests how the society of states may develop a collective capacity for human rights enforcement. Above all, it emphasizes the long term efforts to stabilize weak or failing societies and to develop democratic governments on which the protection of human rights ultimately depends |
| Analysis |
Human rights |
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Minorities |
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Women |
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Indigenous populations |
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International agencies and associations |
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Overseas item |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Human rights.
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| Author |
Lyons, Gene M., 1924-2013, editor
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Mayall, James, editor
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| LC no. |
2002011579 |
| ISBN |
0742523527 (cloth) |
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0742523535 (paper) |
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