International Human Rights: Second Edition (Dilemmas in World Politics) [Paperback]

Jack Donnelly (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813399696 | ISBN-13: 978-0813399690 | Publication Date: December 4, 1997 | Edition: 2nd

Human rights, now a regular part of international relations, were not recognized as a legitimate subject of diplomatic concern prior to 1945. Jack Donnelly traces the rise of human rights issues after World War II, through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the dark days of the Cold War, the resurgence of interest during the Carter presidency, and the Reagan administration’s resistance, up to the current post–Cold War era.Although concerned primarily with the international politics of human rights, the book includes a chapter on theoretical issues, including the moral basis of human rights, problems of cultural relativism, and the place of human rights in the contemporary international society of states. Case studies of human rights violations in Chile, Argentina, South Africa, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, as well as extensive illustrations drawn from other parts of the world, lend concreteness to the discussion. Throughout the volume, Donnelly gives attention not only to the realist emphasis on power and international anarchy but also to the reality and impact of moral concerns, interdependence, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations.Tables, boxes, photos, cartoons, and essential human rights documents accompany the text, along with features common to all Dilemmas in World Politics books—discussion questions, suggested readings, a chronology, and a glossary. International Human Rights is ideal for all levels of students in international relations, foreign policy, peace studies, international organizations, and law.

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"The question often asked is 'where is a good starting place for learning about international human rights?' The answer now is Donnelly's International Human Rights. Eminently readable, chock-full of information, Donnelly's book is a must-read." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Jack Donnelly is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of International Relations at the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. He has written numerous articles on human rights theory and practice that have appeared in journals such as American Political Science Review, World Politics, and Human Rights Quarterly. He is also the author of Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press; 2nd edition (December 4, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813399696
• ISBN-13: 978-0813399690
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,133,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Introduction to International Human Rights, February 27, 2000

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This review is from: International Human Rights: Second Edition (Dilemmas in World Politics) (Paperback)

Jack Donnelly porvides a very good introduction to human rights as an issue in world politics. Particularly his treatment of human rights in foreign policy is excellent. Worth reading.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Human Rights 101, January 12, 2001

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This review is from: International Human Rights: Second Edition (Dilemmas in World Politics) (Paperback)

I originally read this book for a class at Vassar College my freshman year. Yes, this book can be dry, and it is not a quick read by any stretch of the imagination, yet, it also clearly portrays the basic theoretical paradigms behind the contemporary study of human rights. Quite evidently, this book is meant to be a text for courses on the subject matter, and in terms of this objective it succeeds.

3 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not very interesting, February 24, 2000

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This review is from: International Human Rights: Second Edition (Dilemmas in World Politics) (Paperback)

i had this book to read for a class at james madison university and if your living and breathing...don't read this book. it was dry and didn't grab my attention at all.if you want facts, then this is the book for you.if you want good reading,pick another book.