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Synopsis
This volume presents reflections on historical perspectives and philosophical foundations of human rights. It gives a detailed analysis of civil and political rights as well as the rights of persons belonging to such vulnerable groups as women, children and minorities, indigenous people, refugees, displaced persons and migrant workers.
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Law scholars from the United Nations and several countries describe and analyze the conceptual framework and adopted human rights standards that have been developed since the UN charter was adopted in 1945 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The 11 papers are presented in four sections, two of which<-->civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights; and the human rights of vulnerable people and groups<-->should be read in conjunction with , the first volume in the series. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)