The Evolution of International Human Rights
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The Evolution of International Human Rights by Paul Gordon Lauren
Focusing on the theme of visions seen by those who dreamed of what might be, Lauren explores the dramatic transformation of a world patterned by centuries of human rights abuses into a global community that now boldly proclaims that the way governments treat their own people is a matter of international concern.
"Perhaps the most significant contribution to the historiography of human rights. . . [A] beautiful historical tapestry . . . [in which] colorful threads converge to create complications that only an astute scholar-author could sift through without being lost in analytical mazes or leaving behind bewildered readers." * Human Rights Quarterly *
"Beautifully written and meticulously researched history of the idea of human rights. . . . To read in this book how far we have come and how far we still have to go is an inspiration to the activist and a challenge to the idle." * American Journal of International Law *
"An indispensable reference source for scholars and students of human rights." * Political Science Quarterly *
"Paul Gordon Lauren has skillfully combined a detailed history of the legal documents with the political, philosophical, and social context in which they developed." * American Historical Review *
"Beautifully written and meticulously researched history of the idea of human rights. . . . To read in this book how far we have come and how far we still have to go is an inspiration to the activist and a challenge to the idle." * American Journal of International Law *
"An indispensable reference source for scholars and students of human rights." * Political Science Quarterly *
"Paul Gordon Lauren has skillfully combined a detailed history of the legal documents with the political, philosophical, and social context in which they developed." * American Historical Review *
Paul Gordon Lauren is Regents Professor at the University of Montana. He is the author of a number of books, including the award-winning Power and Prejudice: The Politics and Diplomacy of Racial Discrimination.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780812221381 |
| ISBN 10 | 0812221389 |
| Title | The Evolution of International Human Rights |
| Author | Paul Gordon Lauren |
| Series | Pennsylvania Studies In Human Rights |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Year published | 2011-04-14 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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