Human Rights: Politics and Practice is the most comprehensive, most topical, and most student-friendly introduction to human rights. Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and policy-makers, the book provides students with a broad range of perspectives on the theoretical and practical issues in this constantly evolving field. In addition to in-depth theoretical content, the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice, with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world. The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events and latest research developments in the area. Two new chapters have been added: one on religion and human rights, and one on sexual orientation and gender identity and human rights, introducing students to these important topics and expanding the theoretical and practical discussion of issues of universalism and relativism. The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning, encourage critical analysis, and challenge students to question their own assumptions. The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre to enhance students' learning and provide valuable support for lecturers. For students: - Revise key terms with a flashcard glossary - Take your learning further with links to key human rights documents - Use carefully selected web links as a first step towards independent research For registered lecturers: - Enhance your seminars with a specially developed active learning exercise - Use adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations, or as handouts in-class - Save time preparing assessments with a fully updated test bank of questions
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In Human Rights: Politics and Practice, a team of international experts combine the latest theoretical developments with unrivalled coverage of the practical and political dynamics of human rights. Throughout the text, helpful features support students' learning, challenging them to think critically and to question their own assumptions.
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PART I: HUMAN RIGHTS AND POLITICS; PART II: HUMAN RIGHTS IN PRACTICE
This wide ranging, thoughtful collection provides a state-of-the-art introduction to the key debates on human rights. The chapters are deep yet accessible, and overall convey a strong sense of stakes and implications alongside the principles and institutions.
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Review(s) from previous edition"The main features that set this textbook apart are the breadth of its coverage and its connection to the current human rights literature. There just isn't a comparable textbook that is better designed for undergraduates." - Chad Clay, University of Georgia, USA"The best comprehensive text I have found for an introductory human rights course." - Jeff Bachmann, The American University, USA
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Michael Goodhart is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. He also has secondary appointments in Philosophy and Women's Studies.Contributors: Michael Goodhart, University of Pittsburgh, USAAnthony J. Langlois, Flinders University, AustraliaBrooke Ackerly, Vanderbilt University, USATim Dunne, University of Queensland, AustraliaMarianne Hanson, University of Queensland, AustraliaRhona K. M. Smith, Northumbria University, UKSonia Cardenas, Trinity College, USADamien Short, School of Advanced Study, University of London, UKDavid Chandler, University of Westminster, UKTodd Landman, University of Essex, UKLarissa Kersten, University of Essex, UKMarlies Glasius, University of Amsterdam, the NetherlandsRoja Fazaeli, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandDoutje Lettinga, Amnesty International, the NetherlandsChristine Keating, Ohio State University, USACynthia Burack, Ohio State University, USASakiko Fukuda-Parr, The New School, USADavid L. Richards, University of Connecticut, USAChristian Davenport, University of Michigan, USAWilliam F. Schulz, formerly of Amnesty International, USAAndrea M. Bertone, Humantrafficking.org, USAVanessa Pupavac, University of Nottingham, UKGil Loescher, University of Oxford, UKPaul Havemann, James Cook University, AustraliaScott Straus, University of Wisconsin, USAAlan J. Kuperman, University of Texas, USAJoanna R. Quinn, Western University, CanadaJohn Barry, Queen's University Belfast, UKKerri Woods, University of Leeds, UK
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780198708766
Publisert
2016
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
880 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
190 mm
Dybde
25 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
528

Forfatter

Biographical note

Michael Goodhart is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. He holds secondary appointments in Philosophy and in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.