What are human rights? Why do we have them? How do we know for sure
which rights are specific to humans? And how should we respond when
we disagree on them and on the obligations we owe to others who
claim human rights? These are just a few of the questions taken up
in this broad-ranging and systematic introduction to the theory of
human rights. The author draws on both traditional perspectives and
current debates in the field to address key contemporary issues and
conceptual questions. She asks whether or not human rights can be
said to be universal, and whether human rights can encompass global
justice, environmental rights and global security for future
generations. In addition she explores the particular effects of
differences of gender, sexuality, culture and religion on the
nature of human rights in contemporary society, and the
implications these might have for international legal and political
regimes. Providing a comprehensive and accessible account of the
key theoretical ideas in the field, this text is essential for
those seeking to understand the importance of human rights in
shaping the moral and political claims of individuals, cultures and
societies across the world.
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