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Book SynopsisThe subject of human rights in a pluralistic world is critical. Drawing on the vast traditions of India and the West, this volume is unique in providing interdisciplinary essays that range from theoretical, philosophical, normative, social, legal, and political issues in the conceptualization and application of a truly global understanding of human rights.
Table of ContentsPART I THEORETICAL ISSUES; SONIA SIKKA; NIGEL DESOUZA; JAY DRYDYK; SUMI MADHOK; PART II NORMATIVE SOURCES AND INTELLECTUAL TRADITIONS; SHASHI MOTILAL; GORDON DAVIS; SHYAM RANGANATHAN; ASHWANI PEETUSH; PART III SOCIAL PRACTICES AND APPLIED CONTEXTS; BINDU PURI; GOPIKA SOLANKI; AMAR KHODAY; NIRAJA GOPAL JAYAL