Sociology and Human Rights
A Bill of Rights for the Twenty-First Century
- Judith Blau - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
- Mark Frezzo - University of Mississippi, USA
This collection has special relevance for sociologists because many implicitly assume positive human rights in their studies of, for example, health care and education, and yet do not make these assumptions explicit. This volume also discusses the relevance of social and political movements. The discussions in this text allow readers to compare constitutions, examine international human rights treaties, and delve into countries' histories.
Sociology and Human Rights is ideal for engaging in comparative studies of countries' politics and aspects of international cooperation. Each chapter ends with discussion questions to challenge students to think critically about human rights in the United States and around the world.
“The high level of scholarship is evident in the prospectus. I was impressed by both scope and its detailed examples. This text has pedagogical value. It can be used to teach critical thinking.”
"It has an explicit sociological approach that is lacking in so many of the books that address some of these issues."
The book contextualizes the link between globalization and citizenship by raising questions and solutions to the tension between national rights and human rights. Fantastic selections of readings.
