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Human Rights, 4th Edition

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  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    11 February 2022

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Summary

Human Rights, now in its fourth edition, is an introductory text that is both innovative and challenging. Its unique interdisciplinary approach invites students to think imaginatively and rigorously about one of the most important and influential political concepts of our time.

Tracing the history of the concept, the book shows that there are fundamental tensions between legal, philosophical and social-scientific approaches to human rights. This analysis throws light on some …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781509546046
ISBN-10:1509546049
Author:Michael Freeman
Publisher:Polity Press
Imprint:Polity Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Edition:4th
Release Date:11 February 2022
Weight:318g
Dimensions:18mm x 137mm x 216mm
Series:Key Concepts
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Human Rights, 4th Edition by Michael Freeman - ISBN: 9781509546046
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Critics Review

“Freeman’s discussion of human rights spans a remarkable range of eras, concepts, and disciplines. Tying it all together are his consistent commitment to showcase multiple sides of debates and the clarity of his writing. Complex yet accessible – a rare combination.”
Shareen Hertel, Professor of Political Science & Human Rights, University of Connecticut

“Michael Freeman is one of the leading and most reliable theorists of human rights. In this latest edition of Human Rights, he offers a detailed and objective perspective upon contemporary human-rights challenges, whilst also proposing ways in which we might more effectively engage with these challenges in the years ahead. His book should be essential reading for students and established academics alike.”
Andrew Fagan, Director, Human Rights Centre, University of Essex

“Michael Freeman is a long-time and careful observer of internationally recognized human rights. Students and faculty alike always benefit from his insights into that subject covering both theory and practice. There are sound reasons for his being a well-known scholar on that important topic.”
David Forsythe, University of Nebraska

“As we strain to make human rights ‘real’ in a range of sectors, such as education, health and housing, we need educationalists, health professionals, housing experts, and those working in other disciplines. The watchword is interdisciplinarity. Freeman provides a top-notch interdisciplinary introduction to the foundations of human rights for everyone wanting to make human rights relevant in the everyday lives of everybody.”
Paul Hunt, Chief Human Rights Commissioner, New Zealand Human Rights Commission

About The Author

Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman is Emeritus Professor of Government at the University of Essex.

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