The Evolution of International Human Rights: Visions Seen (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (735 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812221389 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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It provides perceptive assessments of the process of change, the power of visions and visionaries, politics and political will, and the evolving meanings of sovereignty, security, and human rights themselves.. This widely acclaimed and highly regarded book, used extensively by students, scholars, policymakers, and activists, now appears in a new third edition. Focusing on the theme of visions seen by those who dreamed of what might be, Lauren explores the dramatic transformation of a world patterned by centuries of human rights abuses into a global community that now boldly proclaims that the way governments treat their own people is a matter of international concern—and sets the goal of human rights "for all peoples and all nations." He reveals the truly universal nature of this movement, places contemporary events within their broader historical contexts, and explains the relationship between individual cases and larger issues of human rights with insight.This new edition incorporates material from recently declassified doc
A beautiful historical tapestry in which colorful threads converge to create complications that only an astute scholar-author could sift through without being lost in analytical mazes or leaving behind bewildered readers."—Human Rights Quarterly"Paul Gordon Lauren has skillfully combined a detailed history of the legal documents with the political, philosophical, and social context in which they developed."—American Historical Review"An indispensable reference source for scholars and students of human rights."—Political Science Quarterly"Beautifully written and meticulously researched history of the idea of human rights. Praise for earlier editions:"Perhaps the most significant contribution to the historiography of human rights. To read in
He is the author of a number of books, including the award-winning Power and Prejudice: The Politics and Diplomacy of Racial Discrimination. Paul Gordon Lauren is Regents Professor at the University of Montana.
S. Bridges said Entertaining and informative!. Purchased as required reading for school but really got more out of it than I expected. The book is written more like a novel than a textbook which made the subject much more entertaining and thought provoking. Great book for anyone interested in the evolution of human rights and it key advocates.. "Now I can't sell it back" according to Dan R. If anybody is looming for a copy, please but mine.Good educational resource for the philosophy student conceded with global human rights and the natural rights off all persons!