Human Dignity: Establishing Worth and Seeking Solutions
Judy McGregor (Ed.)
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Description for Human Dignity: Establishing Worth and Seeking Solutions
Hardback. Editor(s): McGregor, Judy. Num Pages: 400 pages, 18 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTF; KCQ; UBH; VFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This book examines the concept of dignity from a variety of global perspectives. It scrutinizes how dignity informs policy and practice, and is influenced by international and domestic law, human rights values, and domestic politics. An exciting collection of essays, this edited volume provides an analysis of human rights as they are experienced by real people who have in many cases been forced to take action to further their own interests. Readers will discover an extensive range of issues discussed, from the internet, climate change and disabilities, to globalization, old-age, and migrants' rights. The last section deals with the impact ... Read more
This book examines the concept of dignity from a variety of global perspectives. It scrutinizes how dignity informs policy and practice, and is influenced by international and domestic law, human rights values, and domestic politics. An exciting collection of essays, this edited volume provides an analysis of human rights as they are experienced by real people who have in many cases been forced to take action to further their own interests. Readers will discover an extensive range of issues discussed, from the internet, climate change and disabilities, to globalization, old-age, and migrants' rights. The last section deals with the impact ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
Number of Pages
394
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137560049
SKU
V9781137560049
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Judy McGregor (Ed.)
Dr. Edward Sieh has over 30 years of experience teaching and publishing in the area of justice studies. He has worked at Lasell College for 10 years developing the justice studies program and promoting concerns for social justice around the world. He is currently the President of the Human Rights and Global Justice section of the International Sociological Association where ... Read more
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