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Human Rights: A Primer breaks new ground in clarifying for undergraduates the international significance of human rights. This new edition highlights current and recent developments, using themes familiar to undergraduates. For example, Americans are increasingly aware of the growing disparities in economic well-being. It is indeed a crisis that is global and national. Because this book focuses on globalization and human rights as intertwined, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of neoliberal capitalism in undermining human rights (dignity, security, and well-being). Major works by Thomas Piketty and Joseph Stiglitz are discussed, along with recent upheavals in Greece, and the rising tide of refugees in Europe and North America.
Furthermore, powerful forces that will increasingly test global solidarity and the future of the planet relate to the extent that countries and peoples cooperate in combating global warming and promoting sustainable development goals (SDGs). Key dates for both these issues occurred in the second half of 2015 - the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September and the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) in December. The significance of both conferences for human rights is discussed in this new edition.
Contents
Chapter 1 - The Logic of Human Rights
Chapter 2 - The Human Rights Framework
Chapter 3 - In Defense of Society
Chapter 4 - Recognition: Culture and Ethics
Chapter 5 - Economic Myths, Realities, and Possibilities
Chapter 6 - The Equality Project
Chapter 7 - Humanitarian Crimes and Human Rights Violations
Chapter 8 - Solidarities
Chapter 9 - Democracy
Chapter 10 - Sustainable Development, Global Climate Change & Human Rights
