Human Rights: Confronting Myths and Misunderstandings (PDF)

Synopsis

This comprehensive book offers both an introduction and a critical analysis of enduring themes and issues in the contemporary theory and practice of human rights. Providing a multi-disciplinary analysis, it engages with philosophical, political and social approaches to the subject of human rights. Andrew Fagan argues that the moral authority and practical efficacy of human rights are adversely affected by a range of myths and misunderstandings - from claims regarding the moral status of human rights as a fully comprehensive moral doctrine to the view that the possession of rights is antithetical to recognising the importance of moral duties. The author also examines the claim made by some that human rights ultimately only exists as legal phenomena and that nation-states are inherently hostile to the spirit of human rights. This book will challenge people to reconsider their understanding of human rights as a global moral outlook. This monograph will become essential reading for both postgraduate and undergraduate students interested in the field of human rights. It will also be invaluable to academics, researchers and human rights practitioners involved in the human rights debate.

Copyright:

2009

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

ISBN-13:

9781848441613

Publisher:

Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated

Date of Addition:

06/18/19

Copyrighted By:

Andrew Fagan

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Psychology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government

Submitted By:

Caroline Phillips

Proofread By:

Caroline Phillips

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.