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"This is an outstanding book. Nickel sets a new standard for clear thinking on this crucial topic. No book comes close as an introduction to the theory of human rights." Leif Wenar, University of Sheffield
"The new edition of James Nickel′s classic work is a major contribution to the philosophical study of human rights. The book will be widely admired for its clarity and range and for the power and creativity of its arguments." John Tasioulas, University of Oxford
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This fully revised and extended edition of James Nickel’s classic study explains and defends the contemporary conception of human rights. Combining philosophical, legal and political approaches, Nickel explains international human rights law and addresses questions of justification and feasibility.
- New, revised edition of James Nickel′s classic study.
- Explains and defends the conception of human rights found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and subsequent treaties in a clear and lively style.
- Covers fundamental freedoms, due process rights, social rights, and minority rights.
- Updated throughout to include developments in law, politics, and theory since the publication of the first edition.
- New features for this edition include an extensive bibliography and a chapter on human rights and terrorism.
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