Studying Human Rights

Name: Studying Human Rights
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ISBN: 9780415326056

ISBN-10: 0415326052

ISBN-13: 9780415326056

Edition: 2006

Authors: Todd Landman

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Studying Human Rightsdraws on key theories and methods from the social sciences to develop a framework for the systematic study of human rights problems. It argues that solid empirical analysis of human rights problems rests on examining the observable practices from state and non-state actors that constitute human rights violations to provide plausible explanations for their occurrence and provide deeper understanding of their meaning. Such explanation and understanding draws on the theoretical insights from rational, structural, and cultural approaches in the social sciences. This book includes: · An outline of the scope of human rights · The terrain of key actors that have an impact on…

Book details

List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/22/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 178
Size: 6.81" wide x 9.33" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English




Scope of Human Rights



The Terrain of Human Rights



Social Theory and Human Rights



Social Science Methods and Human Rights



Measuring Human Rights



Global Comparative Studies



The Social Science of Truth Commissions



Human Rights Impact Assessment



Theory and Method in Studying Human Rights