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Human Rights in Eastern Civilisations
Surya P. Subedi
Based on the author''s first-hand experience as a UN Special Rapporteur, this thought-provoking and original book examines the values of Eastern civilisations and their contribution to the development of the UN Human Rights agenda. Rejec...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Knowledge for Peace
Edited by Briony Jones, Ulrike Lühe
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Combining the knowledge and experience of leading international researchers, practitioners a... -
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Robotization of Work?
Barbara Czarniawska, Bernward Joerges
In this timely book, Barbara Czarniawska and Bernward Joerges examine the hopes and fears around work and job security inspired by automation, from the original coining of the term ‘robot’ to the present day media fascination. Have these...eBook:Find out more$26.36
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From Student Strikes to the Extinction Rebellion
Edited by Benjamin J. Richardson
Across the world, millions of people are taking to the streets demanding urgent action on climate breakdown and other environmental emergencies. Extinction Rebellion, Fridays for Future and Climate Strikes are part of a new lexicon of en...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Ending Childhood Obesity
Edited by Amandine Garde, Joshua Curtis, Olivier De Schutter
Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing global public health challenges of the 21st century. In response, States need to employ a multisectoral approach including labelling rules, food marketing restrictions and fiscal policies. Ho...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Human Rights in Times of Transition
Edited by Kasey McCall-Smith, Andrea Birdsall, Elisenda Casanas Adam
This timely book explores the extent to which national security has affected the intersection between human rights and the exercise of state power. It examines how liberal democracies, long viewed as the proponents and protectors of huma...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Global Justice, Markets and Domination
Fausto Corvino
This thought-provoking book analyses the process of labour commodification, through which the individual’s ability to earn a basic living becomes dependent on the conditions of the market relationship. Building on the premise that the se...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Hired Guns and Human Rights
Kuzi Charamba
This innovative book provides an overview and critical assessment of the current avenues and remedies available to victims seeking recourse from private military and security companies (PMSCs) for human rights violations.eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Can We Still Afford Human Rights?
Edited by Jan Wouters, Koen Lemmens, Thomas Van Poecke, Marie Bourguignon
This insightful book offers a critical reflection on the sustainability and effectiveness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its legacy over the last 70 years. Exploring the problems surrounding universality, prolife...eBook:Find out more$40.00
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Human Rights and Tobacco Control
Edited by Marie E. Gispen, Brigit Toebes
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share on Elgaronline.com. Large-scale adverse health and developmental outcomes related to tobacco affect millions of ... -
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Contesting Human Rights
Edited by Alison Brysk, Michael Stohl
Illustrated with case studies from across the globe, Contesting Human Rights provides an innovative approach to human rights, and examines the barriers and changing pathways to the full realisation of these rights. Presenting a thorough ...eBook:Find out more$37.56
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Human Dignity and the Adjudication of Environmental Rights
Dina L. Townsend
Focusing on contemporary debates in philosophy and legal theory, this ground-breaking book provides a compelling enquiry into the nature of human dignity. The author not only illustrates that dignity is a concept that can extend our unde...eBook:Find out more$40.00