This new edition of Forsythe's successful textbook provides an overview of international human rights in an age of terrorism. Fully updated to reflect recent events, notably the creation of the ICC and events in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, the book emphasizes the resilience of human rights norms, the importance of'soft law', the key role of non-governmental organizations, and the changing nature of state sovereignty. Containing chapter-by-chapter guides to further reading and discussion questions, it will be of interest to students of human rights and their teachers.
This new edition of Forsythe's successful textbook provides an overview of international human rights in an age of terrorism. Fully updated to reflect recent events, notably the creation of the ICC and events in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, the book emphasizes the resilience of human rights norms, the importance of'soft law', the key role of non-governmental organizations, and the changing nature of state sovereignty. Containing chapter-by-chapter guides to further reading and discussion questions, it will be of interest to students of human rights and their teachers.
David P. Forsythe is Charles J. Mach Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He is the author of numerous International Relations titles including The Humanitarians: The International Committee of the Red Cross (2005) and Human Rights and US Foreign Policy: Congress Reconsidered (1988) which won the Manning J. Dauer Prize.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface; Part I. The Foundations: 1. Introduction: human rights in international relations 2. Establishing human rights standards Part II. Implementing Human Rights Standards: 3. Global application of human rights norms 4. Transitional justice: criminal courts and alternatives 5. Regional application of human rights norms 6. Human rights and foreign policy in comparative perspective 7. Non-governmental organizations and human rights 8. Transnational corporations and human rights Part III. Conclusion: 9. The politics of liberalism in a realist world.
Part I. The Foundations: 1. Introduction: human rights in international relations 2. Establishing human rights standards Part II. Implementing Human Rights Standards: 3. Global application of human rights norms 4. Transitional justice 5. Regional application of human rights norms 6. Human rights and foreign policy in comparative perspective 7. Non-governmental organizations and human rights 8. Transnational corporations and human rights 9. The communications media and human rights: traditional and social domains Part III. Conclusion: 10. The politics of liberalism in a realist world.
Preface; Part I. The Foundations: 1. Introduction: human rights in international relations 2. Establishing human rights standards Part II. Implementing Human Rights Standards: 3. Global application of human rights norms 4. Transitional justice: criminal courts and alternatives 5. Regional application of human rights norms 6. Human rights and foreign policy in comparative perspective 7. Non-governmental organizations and human rights 8. Transnational corporations and human rights Part III. Conclusion: 9. The politics of liberalism in a realist world.
Part I. The Foundations: 1. Introduction: human rights in international relations 2. Establishing human rights standards Part II. Implementing Human Rights Standards: 3. Global application of human rights norms 4. Transitional justice 5. Regional application of human rights norms 6. Human rights and foreign policy in comparative perspective 7. Non-governmental organizations and human rights 8. Transnational corporations and human rights 9. The communications media and human rights: traditional and social domains Part III. Conclusion: 10. The politics of liberalism in a realist world.
Rezensionen
'A thoughtful, comprehensive, and timely treatment of the urgent issues of human rights framed solidly in the tradition of international relations. Forsythe's text is an outstanding introduction and essential reference on world politics and the fate of liberal values.' Alison Brysk, University of California, Santa Barbara
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