Author : Surya P. Subedi
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 33,61 MB
Release : 2021-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1800883625
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. Rejecting the argument based on “Asian Values” that is often used to undermine the universality of human rights, the book argues that secularism, personal liberty and universalism are at the heart of both Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Author : Acen (Organization)
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 28,9 MB
Release : 2021-09-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781014708359
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Samuel P. Huntington
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 2007-05-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1416561242
The classic study of post-Cold War international relations, more relevant than ever in today’s geopolitical climate—with a foreword by Zbigniew Brzezinski. Since its initial publication in 1996, The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order has become one of the most influential books ever written about foreign affairs. Samuel Huntington explains how clashes between civilizations pose the greatest threat to world peace, but also how an international order based on civilizations is the best safeguard against war. The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order explains how the population explosion in Muslim countries and the economic rise of East Asia have changed global politics. These developments challenge Western dominance, promote opposition to supposedly “universal” Western ideals, and intensify inter-civilization conflict over such issues as nuclear proliferation, immigration, human rights, and democracy. In his incisive analysis, Huntington offers a strategy for the West to preserve its unique culture and emphasizes the need for people everywhere to learn to coexist in a complex, multipolar, multi-civilizational world.
Author : Arvind Sharma
Publisher :
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 43,8 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN :
This is a broad and accessible examination of the origin and evolution of the concept of human rights. While it is often taken for granted that the concept is Western, the book points out that questions of the wisdom of drafting a statement of rights for the entire world based on western values were raised even at the time of the framing of the Universal Declaration of Human rights in 1948 and examines the criticisms of that document that have surfaced in the ensuing years from Asia and Africa that it is not of relevance to their societies. Overall, the book examines questions raised from a range of perspectives, including historical, secular, economic, philosophical, and religious.
Author : Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Publisher :
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 13,59 MB
Release : 1996
Category :
ISBN :
Contrary to the belief of many, even the earliest civilisations were linked to one another in different ways; through trade, migration, travel and conquest. In the case of the earliest civilisations in the Middle East, ancient Egypt and ancient Mesopotamia greatly influenced one another over hundreds of years. Alternately, Egyptian civilisation had a major impact on Greeks, who along with the Romans were the founders of western civilisation. In August 1990 the foreign ministers of the OIC's (Organisation of the Islamic Conference) member states, adopted the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in Islam, reaffirming the importance of human rights in the Islamic ummah to protect the freedom and dignity of individuals. This declaration demonstrates that despite being faced with a myriad of problems, Islamic traditions are still deeply ingrained in local customs and have a direct bearing on national policies of the regional countries.
Author : Surya P. Subedi, QC
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 21,16 MB
Release : 2022-04-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 1000578704
Drawing on the personal experience of a leading international jurist, this book provides insights into the workings of international law and human rights from a global perspective that transcends the traditional divide between the West and the East, and the Global South and Global North. The work follows the author’s remarkable journey from a simple village in Nepal to becoming an international jurist acclaimed for his innovative academic and influential practical legal work and nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. It offers insights into the powers bearing on international policymaking, the dynamics of human rights negotiations with governments, and the effects of their outcomes on the lives of their citizens. While much has been written on international human rights law, this inspirational memoir casts a new light on the working of human rights, law, and justice through the eyes of a leading actor. It provides a valuable contribution to the study of justice and human rights and the importance of individual action. As such, the book presents an accessible source for current debates around the development and effectiveness of international law and human rights and practices for decolonising these debates. The book will provide inspiration and practical guidance for students, academics, international lawyers, jurists, and human rights advocates.
Author : Sabatino Moscati
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 37,91 MB
Release : 2012-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 048614769X
Fascinating study examines Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Hittites, Canaanites, Israelites, Persians, others. "...a valuable introduction, perhaps the best available in English." — American Historical Review. 32 halftones. 5 figures. 1 map.
Author : John M. Hobson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 26,20 MB
Release : 2004-06-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521547246
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Author : Eugene Berger
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 37,49 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic book
ISBN :
Annotation World History: Cultures, States, and Societies to 1500 offers a comprehensive introduction to the history of humankind from prehistory to 1500. Authored by six USG faculty members with advance degrees in History, this textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship. It covers such cultures, states, and societies as Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Israel, Dynastic Egypt, India's Classical Age, the Dynasties of China, Archaic Greece, the Roman Empire, Islam, Medieval Africa, the Americas, and the Khanates of Central Asia. It includes 350 high-quality images and maps, chronologies, and learning questions to help guide student learning. Its digital nature allows students to follow links to applicable sources and videos, expanding their educational experience beyond the textbook. It provides a new and free alternative to traditional textbooks, making World History an invaluable resource in our modern age of technology and advancement.
Author : D. Wengrow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 30,22 MB
Release : 2018
Category : History
ISBN : 0199699429
A vivid new account of the 'birth of civilization' in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia where many of the foundations of modern life were laid
