This accessible text defends human rights as truly universal for all persons globally, while respecting the importance of plurality and cultural diversity. It is unique, as well, in discussing cross-cultural negotiations regarding human rights. The book shows that there is no inherent contradiction between human rights norms and social and cultural values, practices, and forms of life worthy of preservation.
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Defends human rights as universal for all persons globally. This book discusses cross-cultural negotiations regarding human rights. It shows that there is no inherent contradiction between human rights norms and social and cultural values, practices, and forms of life worthy of preservation.
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1. Reasoning about Human Rights. 2. Debating the Universality of Human Rights. 3. Human Rights and Cross-Cultural Negotiations. Appendix A. List of Human Rights Treaties and Covenants. Appendix B. List of Major Human Rights NGOs. Index.
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ISBN
9780130408853
Publisert
2005-02-11
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Vekt
227 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

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