- Artikel-Nr.: 1216.542
- ISBN 978-0-19-870616-8
Büchlein von der Oxford University Press aus der Reihe "A very short Introduction".
Klappentext
Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue. Indeed, human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally, and must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly. This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, brings the issue of human rights up to date, considering the current controversies surrounding the movement. Discussing torture and arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism, Andrew Clapham also considers new challenges to human rights in the context of privacy, equality and the right to health. Looking at the philosophical justification for rights, the historical origins of human rights and how they are formed in law, Clapham explains what our human rights actually are, what they might be, and where the human rights movement is heading.
About the series
The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Über die Serie
Die Reihe "Very Short Introductions" der from Oxford University Press enthält hunderte von Titeln zu fast allen Themen. Diese Hosentaschen grossen Bücher sind der perfekte Weg sich schnell in ein neues Themengebiet einzuarbeiten. Ihre Experten Authoren kombinieren Fakten, Analysen, Perspektiven, Neue Ideen und Enthusiasmus interessante und herausfordernde Themen lesbar zu machen.
Sprache: | Englisch |
Autor: | Andrew Clapham |
Verlag: | Oxford University Press |
Land: | Vereinigtes Königreich Grossbritannien und Nordirland |
Jahr: | 2015 |
Seitenzahl: | 224 |
Länge: | 17.4cm |
Breite: | 13.7cm |
Dicke: | 1.1cm |
Gewicht: | 163g |
Einband: | Taschenbuch |
Serie: | Very short introduction |