| Description |
viii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Studies in human rights ; no. 8 |
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Studies in human rights ; no. 8
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| Contents |
Introduction : the political economy of universal human rights : the African context / George W. Shepherd, Jr. -- 1. The right to global distributive justice : an inquiry into the problems and prospects of creating an equitable world order / Obed O. Mailafia -- 2. African people's rights : the third generation in a global perspective / George W. Shepherd, Jr. -- 3. Underdevelopment and human rights violations in Africa / Julius O. Ihonvbere -- 4. Theological perspectives on human rights in the context of the African situation / Nienanya Onwu -- 5. Human rights issues and violations : the African experience / Osita Eze -- 6. Revolutionary violence, development, equality, and justice in South Africa / Okwudibia Nnoli -- 7. The effect of militarization on human rights in Africa / Zdenek Cervenka -- 8. A continent in crisis : migrants and refugees in Africa / Michael J. Schultheis -- 9. The African context of human rights : development, equality, and justice / Mokwugo Okoye -- 10. Some impressions of the Ghanaian version of Black feminism / Stanlie James -- 11. Human rights and militarism in Nigeria / S.O. Alubo -- 12. Human rights and self-reliance in Africa -- Mark O.C. Anikpo |
| Analysis |
Africa |
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Rights |
| Notes |
"Published under the auspices of the Consortium on Human Rights Development." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [223]-235) and index |
| Subject |
Distributive justice -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.
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Distributive justice.
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Human rights -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.
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Social justice -- Africa, Sub-Saharan.
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Social justice.
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| Author |
Anikpo, Mark.
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Shepherd, George W.
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University of Denver. Consortium on Human Rights Development.
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| LC no. |
89012037 |
| ISBN |
0313268533 |
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