ABSTRACT

This accessible text defends human rights as truly universal for all persons globally, while respecting the importance of plurality and cultural diversity. It is unique, as well, in discussing cross-cultural negotiations regarding human rights. The book shows that there is no inherent contradiction between human rights norms and social and cultural values, practices, and forms of life worthy of preservation.

chapter 1|41 pages

Reasoning about Human Rights

chapter 2|47 pages

Debating the Universality of Human Rights

part 1|2 pages

Conceptualization of the Program

chapter 2|4 pages

Definitions of Human Rights and Creation

chapter 3|4 pages

Monitoring and Implementation

part 4|1 pages

Instruments and Organizations Regional in Scope

chapter 5|1 pages

International Citizens’ Advocacy Groups