Human Rights and Human Security |
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| Author:
| Ramcharan, Bertie G. |
| Series title: | International Studies in Human Rights |
| ISBN: | 978-90-411-1818-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2002 |
| Publisher: | Kluwer Law International
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $224.95 |
Book Description:
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The quest for human security is a defining issue of our times. The international human rights norms define the content of human security. In the contemporary world, it is of the utmost importance to understand the linkages between human rights and human security. The relationship between freedom and security is also a central issue of our times. This is the first book ever to trace the links between human rights and human security. It provides answers to a key question: How does the...
More DescriptionThe quest for human security is a defining issue of our times. The international human rights norms define the content of human security. In the contemporary world, it is of the utmost importance to understand the linkages between human rights and human security. The relationship between freedom and security is also a central issue of our times. This is the first book ever to trace the links between human rights and human security. It provides answers to a key question: How does the protection of human rights in the contemporary world contribute to human security and how can one strengthen protection in the future?