{"product_id":"the-liberal-project-and-human-rights-the-theory-and-practice-of-a-new-world-order-paperback-9780521709590","title":"The Liberal Project and Human Rights; The Theory and Practice of a New World Order (Paperback) 9780521709590","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Liberal Project and Human Rights\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Theory and Practice of a New World Order\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShows how the UN regime on human rights has transformed national and international society in accordance with liberal values.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Charvet (Author), Elisa Kaczynska-Nay (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521709590, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 20 November 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e446 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm, 0.72 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This book provides a sustained and comprehensive defence of liberal thought and practice in contemporary international affairs. It bridges the divide between the abstract work of political philosophers and the technical tomes of international lawyers ... Particularly impressive are the discussions of the standard criticisms that are made by contemporary opponents of liberal theory and practice' Mervyn Frost, King's College London\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe 'Liberal Project' aims to transform society in accordance with liberal values and practices. This volume argues that the United Nations regime on human rights is an attempt to realise this project on an international level. The authors provide an engaging theoretical and historical context for this argument, defining the concept of liberalism, its origins and evolution, and identify it as a universal value that constitutes the very essence of the international human rights regime. The book explores the possibility of a cross-cultural consensus on the issue being reached, but problems of sovereignty and nationalism are also discussed as potential obstacles to the Liberal Project's completion. This penetrating and insightful work will appeal to a wide range of scholars and students interested in liberalism and human rights from the fields of international relations, law, political theory and political philosophy.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Liberal Beginnings: 1. The contextual origin of liberal thought and practice\u003cbr\u003e 2. The Westphalian society of sovereign states\u003cbr\u003e 3. The growth of liberal universalism\u003cbr\u003e Part II. UN Regime on Human Rights: 4. The UN and regional declarations and covenants on human rights\u003cbr\u003e 5. The right of peoples to self-determination\u003cbr\u003e 6. Right to development\u003cbr\u003e 7. Women's international human rights\u003cbr\u003e 8. The implementation of international human rights\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Critique and Defence of Liberalism: 9. Western critiques of liberal human rights\u003cbr\u003e 10. Liberalism and non-western cultures\u003cbr\u003e 11. In defence of liberalism.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Human rights [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Human rights\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Human%20rights%20%5BJPVH%5D%22\"\u003eJPVH\u003c\/a\u003e], International relations [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on International relations\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22International%20relations%20%5BJPS%5D%22\"\u003eJPS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004621836568,"sku":"9780521709590","price":28.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521709590i_0732e994-fa60-4e15-8edc-43a03dd81497.jpg?v=1691380259","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-liberal-project-and-human-rights-the-theory-and-practice-of-a-new-world-order-paperback-9780521709590","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}