Globalizing Rights: The Oxford Amnesty Lectures 1999

by Matthew J. Gibney (Editor)

This book, based on the prestigious Oxford Amnesty Lecture series, investigates the relationship between globalization and human rights. The contributors come to the subject from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives, and include Noam Chomsky, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Homi Bhaba, Susan George, and Joseph Stiglitz, with introductions and commentaries by Richard Rorty, Alan Ryan, Charles Taylor and others.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

282 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2003

Reviews

[Velvetink · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MUST READ book for any thinking person.

[Noman Ahmed · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great. It combines strong arguments and counterarguments from some of the best writers, policymakers, and social scientists. It might seem postmodern but it also relies heavily on traditional concepts in politics, law, and economics. I loved how critical it was of the way we tend to perceive the human right situation. I recommend this book as it is easy and casual to read.