Introduces the idea of a flexible approach to the human rights movement that returns to basics in an increasingly diverse and multipolar world.

This insightful book offers a critical reflection on the sustainability and effectiveness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its legacy ove

"Examines the foundations of human rights, how their political and cultural validation in a global context is posing challenges to nation-state sovereignty, and

The Asian challenge to the universality of human rights has sparked off intense debate. This volume takes a clear stand for universal rights, both theoretically

International efforts to construct a set of standardised human rights guidelines are based upon the identification of agreed key values regarding the relationsh