"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.
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