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Book SynopsisThis book analyzes the complex relationship between human rights and liberalism as two different worldviews, and how American liberalism impedes the recognition of human rights. In order to achieve democratic, equitable, and sustainable societies, people need to be accorded fundamental human rights and to grant these rights to others.
Trade ReviewHuman Rights is both a welcome contribution in its own right and an intellectually engaging stimulus to further work on its urgent themes. Human rights and global justice are among the fundamental issues of our day and a sociological perspective such as this one is sorely needed. -- Craig Calhoun, University Professor of Social Sciences, Arizona State University
Through a unique world-scale analysis, Blau and Moncada expose the hidden or unquestioned relationships between the global political-economy of neo-liberalism and 'structural reform' and the differential realities of human well being. This is a work of activist sociology in the best sense! -- Richard E. Lee, SUNY-Binghamton
Drawing on such classics as Adam Smith, Max Weber, Karl Polanyi, and Hannah Arendt, Judith Blau and Alberto Moncada offer a crushing indictment of the U.S. human rights record, made all the more shocking by cover-ups and justifications in the name of individual freedoms. The perfect primer for anyone interested in movements for global justice. -- Michael Burawoy, president, American Sociological Association
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Liberalism Chapter 3 Human Rights Chapter 4 Bread and Circuses Chapter 5 Inequalities and Global Capitalism Chapter 6 Strong State, Minimalist Society Chapter 7 Rights and Duties Chapter 8 Another World Is Possible
