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Overview
Now, for the first time, there is a single reference work that documents the history of human rights worldwide, clearly explains each article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and examines the major human rights issues facing the world today. Comprehensive in scope, Human Rights covers a broad range of human rights issues that are central to an understanding of world history and current affairs.
Synopsis
Now, for the first time, there is a single reference work that documents the history of human rights worldwide, clearly explains each article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and examines the major human rights issues facing the world today. Comprehensive in scope, Human Rights covers a broad range of human rights issues that are central to an understanding of world history and current affairs.
VOYA
High school and college students will find this one-volume encyclopedia easy to use because of its logical organization and clear writing. Using the concept of human rights to organize the text, entries present first a history of human rights theory that culminates with the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights document in 1948. Other chapters offer an overview of the human rights movement, providing capsule biographies of many important and lesser-known activists. Each brief biography also cites sources for additional reading. Information is provided on governmental and independent human rights organizations, including addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web sites. Many portraits of individuals are provided as well as clear, profoundly moving photographs illustrating topics such as child labor, the death penalty, and homelessness. All of the authors write clearly and without emotional overtones. The book's physical appearance is also attractive, with good use of columns and bold type. Most collections will place this resource in the Reference section, but the book was so well written that it will hold interest when read like a textbook. Index. Illus. Photos. Further Reading. Chronology. Appendix. 1999, Oryx, 312p. PLB $89.95. Ages 15 to Adult. Reviewer: Debbie Earl
SOURCE: VOYA, October 2000 (Vol. 23, No. 4)
Editorials
VOYA
High school and college students will find this one-volume encyclopedia easy to use because of its logical organization and clear writing. Using the concept of human rights to organize the text, entries present first a history of human rights theory that culminates with the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights document in 1948. Other chapters offer an overview of the human rights movement, providing capsule biographies of many important and lesser-known activists. Each brief biography also cites sources for additional reading. Information is provided on governmental and independent human rights organizations, including addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web sites. Many portraits of individuals are provided as well as clear, profoundly moving photographs illustrating topics such as child labor, the death penalty, and homelessness. All of the authors write clearly and without emotional overtones. The book's physical appearance is also attractive, with good use of columns and bold type. Most collections will place this resource in the Reference section, but the book was so well written that it will hold interest when read like a textbook. Index. Illus. Photos. Further Reading. Chronology. Appendix. 1999, Oryx, 312p. PLB $89.95. Ages 15 to Adult. Reviewer: Debbie EarlSOURCE: VOYA, October 2000 (Vol. 23, No. 4)