In Our Own Best Interest: How Defending Human Rights Benefits Us All

by William F. Schulz

In honor of the group's fortieth anniversary, the director of Amnesty International offers a compelling argument for defending human rights around the world, pointing out the practical benefits to nations who already protect the rights of their own people.

Genres: Nonfiction

235 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Rik Leaf · Rating 3 out of 5]

A clear, concise and rational argument and perspective that is very much needed in the world of activism.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have some issues with the readability of this book, but not with his premise: Human rights should be a major pillar in our foreign policy. He clearly demonstrates how promoting human rights world-wide is in our best interest politically, economically, & environmentally. Our current policy of hoping that human rights will be respected AFTER we begin doing business with offending countries is a fallacy. We must also examine our own practices & be a country that lives up to its core beliefs. Thought-provoking stuff!