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| Title | : | Human Rights in the 'War on Terror' |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (528 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521618339 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 366 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-19 |
| Language | : | English |
This book asks whether human rights, since the 9/11 attacks and the 'war on terror,' are a luxury we can no longer afford, or rights that must always remain a fundamental part of democratic politics, in order to determine the boundary between individual freedom and government tyranny. This volume brings together leading international lawyers, policy-makers, scholars and activists in the field of human rights to evaluate the impact of the 'war on terror' on human rights, as well as to develop a counter-terror strategy which takes human rights seriously. While some contributors argue that war is necessary in defense of liberal democracy,
A mixed bag, revealing some liberals to be warmongers This collection of seventeen essays arose from 200A mixed bag, revealing some liberals to be warmongers William Podmore This collection of seventeen essays arose from 2004's Inaugural Conference of the Human Rights Institute of the University of Connecticut, of which the editor is Director. Eighteen lawyers, policy-makers, activists and scholars (thirteen from the USA, two from Britain, one from South Africa, one from Latvia, and Ireland's former president Mary Robinson) assess the wars and policies adopted since 9/11, and try to create a counter-terror strategy that takes seriously both human rights and the security threat fro. 's Inaugural Conference of the Human Rights Institute of the University of Connecticut, of which the editor is Director. Eighteen lawyers, policy-makers, activists and scholars (thirteen from the USA, two from Britain, one from South Africa, one from Latvia, and Ireland's former president Mary Robinson) assess the wars and policies adopted since 9/11, and try to create a counter-terror strategy that takes seriously both human rights and the security threat fro
Can a genuine commitment to human rights be part of an effective strategy to defeat a serious threat to national security? Can a nation treat its enemies in wartime consistently with its creed in peacetime? Are we fighting a war against terror or a war for our souls? Readers may disagree with some of the answers offered here, but they will find few better guides to navigating the questions." Anne-Marie Slaughter"This is a timely collection of essays by an authoritative array of scholars and practitioners. Bringing together scholars and activists, this volume sets forth intelligent and persuasive arguments for why counter-terrorism policies must include respect for human rights principles." Nadine Strossen, President, American Civil Liberties Union, and Professor of Law, New York Law School . Their unprecedented, in-depth examinations of the issues reveal new insights on an old problem - combating terrorism. Ellis, Executive Director, I
He obtained his BSc. . Richard A. He is Associate Editor of the journal Anthropological Theory and serves on the editorial board of Critique of Anthropology, Social Justice, and the Journal of Human Rights. Wilson is the Director of the Human Rights Institute at the University of Connecticut. and PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the a
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