| Description |
1 online resource (x, 416 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Global issues |
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Global issues (Facts on File, Inc.)
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| Contents |
Part I. At issue. 1. Introduction -- 2. Focus on the United States -- 3. Global perspectives -- Part II. Primary sources. 4. United States documents -- 5. International documents -- Part III. Research tools. 6. How to research human rights -- 7. Facts and figures -- 8. Key players A to Z -- 9. Organizations and agencies -- 10. Annotated bibliography -- Chronology -- Glossary -- Index |
| Summary |
"Human Rights enables readers to understand international standards for human rights, human rights abuses around the world, and the social, economic, and natural causes and effects of such abuses. The history of human rights concepts and declarations of human rights are examined, including the distinction that many historical theories and movements in human rights have made between social groups, namely free men versus women, children, slaves, and immigrants. This new resource goes on to explore human rights positions in the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Chechnya, and Iran. Each case study details the country's historical and cultural perspectives, unique circumstances, current debates and priorities, and efforts to reform and protect human rights"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Human rights.
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Human rights -- Case studies
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Civil Rights.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Human Rights.
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Human rights
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Human rights.
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Human rights -- Case studies.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2010032501 |
| ISBN |
9781438136134 |
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1438136137 |
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