Human Rights: Politics and Practice

by Michael Goodhart

Human Politics and Practice is the most complete, most topical, and most student-friendly introduction to human rights. Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and policy-makers, the book provides students with a broad
range of perspectives on the theoretical and practical issues in this constantly evolving field.

In addition to in-depth theoretical content, the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice, with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world.

The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events and latest research developments in the area. Two new chapters have been one on religion and human rights, and one on sexual orientation and gender issues and human rights, introducing students to these important
topics and expanding the theoretical and practical discussion of issues of universalism and relativism.

The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning, encourage critical analysis, and challenge students to question their own assumptions.

The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre to enhance students' learning and provide valuable support for lecturers.

For

- Revise key terms with a flashcard glossary
- Take your learning further with links to key human rights documents
- Use carefully selected web links as a first step towards independent research

For registered

- Enhance your seminars with a specially developed active learning exercise
- Use adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations, or as handouts in-class
- Save time preparing assessments with a fully updated test bank of questions

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

528 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2009

Reviews

[Fauzia Anwar Kargar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book can be distilled into three main points:
1. Human rights is universal. 2. Human rights is not universal. 3. Human rights should be culturally relevant.
I personally think that human rights often exist merely as an ideal at the international level, with implementation that is heavily biased—benefiting some while neglecting others. This book left me with more questions rather than answers but as my professor said; good questions are worth more than answers because they make you think more deeply and see more clearly.

[Angela Randall]

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