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A World Made New: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
from Random House

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This is a fascinating book on the formation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from a historical, political, as well as ethical perspective, and very well written. It shows the involvement of individuals from many countries, western and non-western, in the formation of this document and... more info

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International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals
from Oxford University Press, USA
Price: $87.95

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This book contains information about numerous human rights concerns from all around the world. In addition, it contains numerous articles and many documents. It is a wonderful research took that can be used by persons first learning about human rights, as well as by those persons who are working on... more info

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The History of Human Rights: From Ancient Times to the Globalization Era
from University of California Press

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Book was too long and wordy, and I had no time to finish reading it.

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International Human Rights in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series)
from West Publishing Company

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This is a good general overview of international organizations created to protect human rights. It's a great starting point if you know nothing and need some direction. Two issues: 1) the book needs to be updated to reflect recent changes in the United Nations organization, and 2) there are so many... more info

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Torture: A Collection
from Oxford University Press, USA
Price: $17.99

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This book takes a broad look at torture, from its historical usage,its legality, current definitions, and philisophical thoughts on its usage. Can torture ever be justified? The book is well written enough that boths sides can find evidence and support for their side. As for me I agree with Camus,... more info

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Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror - A Public Defender's Inside Account
from Other Press
Price: $17.13

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Everyone is entitled to a fair and just trial, even suspected terrorists, right? "Kafka Comes to America: Fighting for Justice in the War on Terror" takes a look at the state of civil liberties in this tumultuous time of the war on terror. Arguing that some of the measures that have been put in... more info

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The Evolution of International Human Rights: Visions Seen (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights)
from University of Pennsylvania Press
Price: $29.25

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I was very satisfied with the text book. It is in almost perfect condition and was delievered in a timely fashion. Impressive! Plus I saved a lot of needed money.

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Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
from Oxford University Press, USA
Price: $9.56

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This brief survey educates one about human rights while advocating a very liberal interpretation of them.
In truth, I was torn between assigning this book four stars or three. The book itself is quite good, but I found myself getting impatient with it by the end, and I wasn't sure whether it... more info

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Speak Truth to Power : Human Rights Defenders Who Are Changing Our World
from Crown

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In the interst of full disclosure, I have not read through this book in its entirety. Nor to I contemplate doing so soon. The perils faced by the men and women who work for justice are often too hard to read in large doses. The savagery of the human heart is grotesque and seemingly insurmountable.... more info

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Human Rights: A Political and Cultural Critique (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights)
from University of Pennsylvania Press
Price: $24.95

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Mutua's book is a must-have for those seeking to understand why a hegemonic, westernized approach to human rights is so problematic. Speaking from the perspective of an "insider/outsider" (the author is a leading international human rights scholar and activist from Kenya), he examines both the... more info

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