The Contentious History of the International Bill of Human Rights

by Christopher N.J. Roberts

Book Overview

Today, the idea of human rights enjoys near-universal support; yet, there is deep disagreement about what human rights actually are - their true source of origin, how to study them, and how best to address their deficits. In this sweeping historical exploration, Christopher N. J. Roberts traces these contemporary conflicts back to their moments of inception and shows how more than a half century ago, a series of contradictions worked their way into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107601630
• ISBN13: 9781107601635
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"