What Future for Human Rights in a Non-Western World? (Institute of Commonwealth Studies) - Softcover

What Future for Human Rights in a Non-Western World?

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The countries of the global north and west that have enjoyed hegemonic preponderance in international affairs over the last two centuries are seeing their relative influence on the world stage decline in favour of rising powers of other regions. As the ability of the global north and west to project normative standards with regards to social organisation, international relations and the role of the state is waning, what emerging norms might guide future trajectories for global society As human rights is a highly politicised and contentious area of discourse and practice, what future might there be for human rights in a non-western world The London Debates 2011 workshop sought to bring together established academics and early career researchers from a variety of disciplines to reflect upon possible futures for world order and the implications for human rights. In this edited volume, nuanced analysis covers the ongoing debate on the universality of human rights, the outlook for human rights in an Islamic context, the role of civil society in the future of human rights, and human rights in China. Artikel-Nr. 9780957194199

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