The Rights Of Man Today
1st Edition
Published on 11. September 2019
Book
Hardback
188 pages
978-0-367-29553-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book analyzes the evolution of the idea of human rights, the "universalization" of human rights as reflected in the spread of "constitutionalism" to almost all states. It focuses on the conditions that must exist if the rights of men and women are to be more secure in the future.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-29553-0 (9780367295530)
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Louis Henkin
The Rights Of Man Today
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05/2021
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Person
Louis Henkin is Hamilton Fish Professor of International Law and Diplomacy, professor of constitutional law, and also a director of the Center for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University. His extensive legal experience includes service at the U.N. and in the U.S. Department of State. Professor Henkin is currently president of the U.S. Institute of Human Rights and codirector of the Columbia Center for the Study of Human Rights.
Content
Introduction -- The First Two Hundred Years of an Idea -- Constitutions and Human Rights -- Human Rights above and Beyond Nations -- Homage to Mr. Paine -- Appendix