International handbook of human rights
Title:
International handbook of human rights
Author:
Donnelly, Jack.
ISBN:
9780313045417
Publication Information:
New York : Greenwood Press, 1987.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (x, 495 p.)
Contents:
PREFACE; 1. Introduction; 2. Canada; 3. Chile; 4. China; 5. Cuba; 6. El Salvador; 7. India; 8. Israel; 9. Jamaica; 10. Japan; 11. Lebanon; 12. Nicaragua; 13. The Philippines; 14. Poland; 15. Senegal; 16. South Africa; 17. Spain; 18. Uganda; 19. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; 20. The United States; APPENDIXES; SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX; ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS.
Abstract:
This collection of essays on the current human rights climate in 19 countries includes Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Israel, Poland, the USA, and USSR, and represents a variety of regimes, cultural traditions, and geographical areas. . . . For analysis of the facts this volume excels. A well-crafted introduction describes current debate about human rights theory and practice, traces the development of human rights instruments, and discusses problems of implementation. Strongly recommended.
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