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Rights - Sociological Perspectives (Hardcover, New)
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Rights - Sociological Perspectives (Hardcover, New)
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This pioneering book demonstrates how different traditions of
sociological thought can contribute to an understanding of the
theory and practice of rights. It provides a sociological treatment
of a wide range of substantive issues but never loses sight of the
key theoretical questions. It: considers some varied cases of
public intervention, including welfare, caring, mental health
provisions, pensions, justice and free speech alongside the rights
issues they raise examines the question of rights from the point of
view of distinctive population groups, such as prisoners and
victims, women, ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and lesbians
and gays. A key strength is its detailed presentation and analysis
of different aspects of rights and its exploration of a variety of
analytical perspectives. Rights are viewed, not in terms of ethical
certainty, but as the product of social processes and part of
shifting terrain which is open to negotiation. Including a
theoretical critique of existing perspectives, Rights offers a
diverse and detailed exploration of the contribution sociological
thought can make to this increasingly important aspect of social
life and is an invaluable aid to students studying in this area.
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