Description
This book presents the most comprehensive collection of essays, speeches, and documents, from historical and contemporary sources, available on the subject of human rights.
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Classical and modern readings trace the evolution of the rights debate beginning with passages from both the Old and New Testament, the Koran, and early Buddhist writings. Ishay (U. of Denver) includes selections that address contemporary issues such as women's rights, the rights of gays and lesbians, and the question of humanitarian intervention. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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