Civilising Globalisation
Human Rights and the Global Economy

In this book, David Kinley provides an agenda for how we can protect and promote human rights without sacrificing global economic growth.

David Kinley (Author)

9780521887816, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 13 August 2009

272 pages
23.6 x 15.8 x 1.7 cm, 0.55 kg

'This is a marvellous book. It is a lucid, well balanced, informative and highly readable discussion of the complex interaction of human rights law and politics with economic globalisation. Drawing on interesting sources, it is a treasure house of telling quotes and suggestive leads, some of which are based on the author's personal experiences and interviews. David Kinley demonstrates a masterly grasp of the economic and political dimension woven in with his primary expertise in law. It is a must for anyone seeking to come to grips with the various human rights implications of globalisation.' Tom Campbell, Charles Sturt University

Economic globalisation and universal human rights both have the aspiration and power to improve and enrich individuals and communities. However, their respective institutions, methods, practices and goals differ, leading to both detrimental clashes and beneficial synergies. In this book, David Kinley analyses how human rights intersect with the trade, aid and commercial dimensions of global economic relations, taking the view that, while the global economy is a vitally important civilising instrument, it itself requires civilising according to human rights standards. Combining meticulous research with highly informed views and experiences, he outlines the intellectual, policy and practical frameworks for ensuring that the global economy advances the ends of human rights, argues for better exploitation of the global economy's capacity to distribute as well as create wealth, and proposes mechanisms by which to minimise and manage the socially debilitating effects of its market failures and financial meltdowns.

1. Economic globalisation and universal human rights
2. Trade and human rights
3. Aid and human rights
4. Commerce and human rights
5. Civilising globalisation ahead.

Subject Areas: International human rights law [LBBR], International relations [JPS], Globalization [JFFS]