Human Rights is an introductory text that is both innovative and
challenging. It invites students to think conceptually about one of
the most important and influential political concepts of our time.
In this unique interdisciplinary approach, Michael Freeman
emphasizes the complex ways in which the experiences of the victims
of human rights violations are related to legal, philosophical and
social-scientific approaches to human rights. By tracing the
history of the concept, the book shows that there is a fundamental
tension between the philosophy of human rights and the way in which
it is understood in the social sciences. This analysis throws light
on some of the most controversial issues in the field: Is the idea
of the universality of human rights consistent with respect for
cultural difference? Are there collective human rights? Should
feminists embrace, revise or reject the idea of human rights? Does
the idea of human rights distract our attention from the structural
causes of oppression and exploitation? What are the underlying
causes of human rights violations; and why do some countries have
much worse human rights records than others? The book will appeal
to students in the social sciences, as well as students of human
rights law who want an introduction to the non-legal aspects of
their subject. It will also be read by scholars interested in
ethics and the social sciences, as well as the general reader. This
is a substantially revised edition that takes account of recent
events such as the war on terror and the global economic crisis of
2008.
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