concise guide global human (16 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Much more than a simple 'guide to global human rights, ' this book is an urgently needed and sophisticated reflection on the vital nature of human rights in the 21st century. Daniel Fischlin and Martha Nandorfy argue that when the environment, health, water, and food are more at risk that ever before, human rights must become the tangible expression of an 'all-encompassing respect for life.' In a world facing the growing challenges of globalized apartheid and pandemic poverty, human rights will determine the future of every one of us and our sustainability as a species. This book allows us at least to reclaim our hope in that future. - Roger Clark, former Secretary General of Amnesty International The Concise Guide to Global Human Rights is an excellent road map for navigating the labyrinthian challenges posed by globalization. It should be used by human rights activists and students alike. - Micheline Ishay, The History of Human Rights: From Ancient Times to the Era of Globalization Reminds us, with Mahatma Gandhi, that only the power of emotional intelligence embodied in heroic . resistance may help transform the law from being the convenience of the powerful into a platform and portal for collective human action for global justice . a must read. - Dr. Upendra Baxi, University of Warwick Daniel Fischlin and Martha Nandorfy are co-authors of the groundbreaking book Eduardo Galeano: Through the Looking Glass. Fischlin is, as well, co-author with Ajay Heble of Rebel Musics: Human Rights, Resistant Sounds, and the Politics of Music Making in which Nandorfy is a contributor. 2006: 268 pages, 6x9, illustrations, bibliography and index Paperback ISBN: 978-1-55164-294-9 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-55164-295-6 List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Prologue by Vandana Shiva Introduction Chapter 1 - Human Rights in Theory and Practice Chapter 2 - Globalization and Developpment: Human and Sustainable or Corporate and Cancerous? Chapter 3 - All Human Beings Are Equal: the Community of Minority and Majority Rights Chapter 4 - Terrorism, Security, and Selective Rights in an Age of Retributive Fear Chapter 5 - Communicating Rights: Media, Rights Organizations, Education, and the Arts Chapter 6 - The Future of Human Rights: Reclaiming Hope and the Commons Chapter 7 - Timeline: A Brief History of Human Rights Works Cited Index Lays the groundwork for understanding issues relating to global rights across a wide range of topics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Much more than a simple 'guide to global human rights, ' this book is an urgently needed and sophisticated reflection on the vital nature of human rights in the 21st century. Daniel Fischlin and Martha Nandorfy argue that when the environment, health, water, and food are more at risk that ever before, human rights must become the tangible expression of an 'all-encompassing respect for life.' In a world facing the growing challenges of globalized apartheid and pandemic poverty, human rights will determine the future of every one of us and our sustainability as a species. This book allows us at least to reclaim our hope in that future. - Roger Clark, former Secretary General of Amnesty International The Concise Guide to Global Human Rights is an excellent road map for navigating the labyrinthian challenges posed by globalization. It should be used by human rights activists and students alike. - Micheline Ishay, The History of Human Rights: From Ancient Times to the Era of Globalization Reminds us, with Mahatma Gandhi, that only the power of emotional intelligence embodied in heroic . resistance may help transform the law from being the convenience of the powerful into a platform and portal for collective human action for global justice . a must read. - Dr. Upendra Baxi, University of Warwick Daniel Fischlin and Martha Nandorfy are co-authors of the groundbreaking book Eduardo Galeano: Through the Looking Glass. Fischlin is, as well, co-author with Ajay Heble of Rebel Musics: Human Rights, Resistant Sounds, and the Politics of Music Making in which Nandorfy is a contributor. 2006: 268 pages, 6x9, illustrations, bibliography and index Paperback ISBN: 978-1-55164-294-9 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-55164-295-6 List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Prologue by Vandana Shiva Introduction Chapter 1 - Human Rights in Theory and Practice Chapter 2 - Globalization and Developpment: Human and Sustainable or Corporate and Cancerous? Chapter 3 - All Human Beings Are Equal: the Community of Minority and Majority Rights Chapter 4 - Terrorism, Security, and Selective Rights in an Age of Retributive Fear Chapter 5 - Communicating Rights: Media, Rights Organizations, Education, and the Arts Chapter 6 - The Future of Human Rights: Reclaiming Hope and the Commons Chapter 7 - Timeline: A Brief History of Human Rights Works Cited Index Lays the groundwork for understanding issues relating to global rights across a wide range of topics. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 44 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.10 inches. This item is printed on demand.