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Encyclopaedia of Human Rights in the United States, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
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Encyclopaedia of Human Rights in the United States, 2 Volume Set (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
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This two-volume set offers easy to grasp explanations of the basic
concepts and laws in the field, with emphasis on human rights in
the historical, political, and legal experience of the United
States. This indispensable resource surveys the legal protection of
human dignity in the United States, examines the sources of human
rights norms, cites key legal cases, explains the role of
international governmental and non-governmental organizations, and
charts global, regional, and UN human rights measures. New third
edition offers up-to-date data on Guantanamo Detention Centre,
immigrant rights, the Torture Bill and many more current event
topics. Comprehensive Introduction places the history of human
rights in the United States in an international context. Details
over 300 human rights terms, ranging from asylum and cultural
relativism to hate crimes and torture, with a discussion of the
significance of the term, examples, and citations of appropriate
documents and court decisions. Provides expanded coverage of over
60 Primary Documents, including conventions, treaties, and
protocols related to the most up-to-date international action on
ethnic cleansing, freedom of expression and religion, violence
against women, and much more. New Historical Timeline Nine
Appendices, with additional sources of information A comprehensive
Bibliography, to expand research on this interesting topic
Comprehensive Index Available in print and ebook formats This
comprehensive, timely volume is a must for large public libraries,
university libraries and social science departments, along with
high school libraries.
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