Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction
Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Book • Nonfiction
2007
Adult
18+ years
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Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Clapham provides a concise overview of human rights, discussing their development, key concepts, and application in today's world. The text explores the legal and moral dimensions of human rights, addressing issues such as equality, freedom, and international justice, while considering challenges faced in implementing these rights globally.
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Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Clapham is praised for its concise and accessible overview of complex human rights issues, making it suitable for newcomers. Readers appreciate the clarity and broad coverage. However, some critics feel it occasionally oversimplifies nuanced topics. Overall, it's a valuable starting point for understanding human rights.
Who Should Read Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction?
Readers who would enjoy Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction are likely intrigued by global justice and foundational legal principles. Comparable to readers of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn, they seek concise, accessible overviews of complex subjects.
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