Description
A fascinating history of the international human rights movement as seen by one of its founders
During the past several decades, the international human rights movement has had a crucial hand in struggles against totalitarian regimes and crimes against humanity. Today, it grapples with the war against terror and subsequent abuses of government power. In The International Human Rights Movement, Aryeh Neier-a leading figure and a founder of the contemporary movement-offers a comprehensive, authoritative account of this global force, from its beginnings in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to its essential place in world affairs today. Neier combines analysis with personal experience, and gives an insider's perspective on the movement's goals, the disputes about its mission, its rise to international importance, and the challenges to come. This updated edition includes a new preface by the author.Author: Aryeh Neier
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 04/07/2020
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9780691200989
ISBN10: 069120098X
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | Human Rights
- History | Modern | 20th Century | General
- History | World | General
About the Author
Aryeh Neier is president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations. Previously he was executive director of Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union. His many books include Taking Liberties and War Crimes.