Human Rights (eBook)

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

Preface to the Fourth Edition

1 Introduction: Thinking about Human Rights

2 Origins: The Rise and Fall of Natural Rights

3 After 1945: The New Age of Rights

4 Theories of Human Rights

5 Human Rights and Social Science

6 The Politics of Human Rights

7 Globalization, Development and Poverty: Economics and Human Rights

8 Universality, Diversity and Difference: Culture and Human Rights

9 Conclusion: Utopians, Endtimers, Slow Borers

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"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