International Human Rights: Universalism Versus RelativismQuid Pro Books, 2013 International Human Rights is a classic socio-legal study of the incompatibility and possible reconciliation of competing views of culture relativism and absolute fundamental human rights. It features prodigious research and insight that is much cited by academics and human rights lawyers and activists over two decades. Quality ebook edition features active Contents, linked notes, and proper presentation of text and charts. Are human rights universal? Universalists and cultural relativists have long been debating this question. In INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS, Alison Dundes Renteln reconciles the two positions and argues that, within the vast array of cultural practices and values, it is possible to create structural equivalents to rights in all societies. She poses that empirical cross-cultural research can reveal universal human rights standards, then demonstrates it through an analysis of the concept of measured retribution. INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS provides an unusual combination of abstract theory and empirical evidence. It will interest scholars and students in political science, sociology, anthropology, peace studies, cross-cultural research, and philosophy, as well as human rights activists. |
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... political rights. Turning to natural law nowadays for moral authority may not be advisable because it may not be inclusive enough: “The real issue [however] is whether a natural rights theory can adequately comprehend a right like the ...
... political rights. Turning to natural law nowadays for moral authority may not be advisable because it may not be inclusive enough: “The real issue [however] is whether a natural rights theory can adequately comprehend a right like the ...
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... political expediency does not prove that the people in that society reject the rules. So, although the practice of states may leave much to be desired, as far as respect for human-rights standards is concerned, this does not undercut ...
... political expediency does not prove that the people in that society reject the rules. So, although the practice of states may leave much to be desired, as far as respect for human-rights standards is concerned, this does not undercut ...
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... political values and the practice of slavery, they instigated an abolition movement. The sixteen Nation Agreement at Brussels in 1890 established a comprehensive system for the suppression of the slave trade. Great Britain initiated a ...
... political values and the practice of slavery, they instigated an abolition movement. The sixteen Nation Agreement at Brussels in 1890 established a comprehensive system for the suppression of the slave trade. Great Britain initiated a ...
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... establish international human rights necessarily required a shift in thinking. What was formerly domestic becomes international in character. Thus, the interpretation of an issue will reflect political judgments. Those favoring.
... establish international human rights necessarily required a shift in thinking. What was formerly domestic becomes international in character. Thus, the interpretation of an issue will reflect political judgments. Those favoring.
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Universalism Versus Relativism Alison Dundes Renteln. interpretation of an issue will reflect political judgments. Those favoring international human rights tend to deemphasize 2(7), while those wary of international obligations will ...
Universalism Versus Relativism Alison Dundes Renteln. interpretation of an issue will reflect political judgments. Those favoring international human rights tend to deemphasize 2(7), while those wary of international obligations will ...
Alte ediții - Afișează-le pe toate
International Human Rights Law: Cases, Materials, Commentary Olivier De Schutter Previzualizare limitată - 2014 |
International Human Rights Law: Cases, Materials, Commentary Olivier De Schutter Previzualizare limitată - 2014 |
International Human Rights: Universalism Versus Relativism Alison Dundes Renteln Vizualizare fragmente - 1990 |
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