Erudite and timely, this book is a key contribution to the renewal
of radical theory and politics. Addressing the paradox of a
contemporary humanitarianism that has abandoned politics in favour
of combating evil, Douzinas, a leading scholar and author in the
field of human rights and legal theory, considers the most pressing
international questions.
Asking whether there 'is an intrinsic relationship between human
rights and the recent wars carried out in their name?' and whether
'human rights are a barrier against domination and oppression or
the ideological gloss of an emerging empire?' this book examines a
range of topics, including:
- the normative characteristics, political philosophy and
metaphysical foundations of our age
- the subjective and institutional aspects of human rights and
their involvement in the creation of identity and definition of the
meaning and powers of humanity
- the use of human rights as a justification fora new
configuration of political, economic and military power.
Exploring the legacy and the contemporary role of human rights,
this topical and incisive book is a must for all those interested
in human rights law, jurisprudence and philosophy of law, political
philosophy and political theory.
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