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