The culturalization of human rights law / Federico Lenzerini.
2014
K3240 .L469 2014 (Mapit)
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Title
The culturalization of human rights law / Federico Lenzerini.
Edition
First edition.
Imprint
Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Description
xxiv, 275 pages ; 24 cm
Formatted Contents Note
'Universalism' vs 'relativism' : the origins and characterization of the debate
The philosophical foundations and development of international human rights law
Methodological revisitation of the problem
Are human rights a creation of the West? A look at pre-colonial societies
The evolution of the Western concept of human rights
Contemporary human rights standards in non-Western societies
The progressive affirmation of collective rights, the weight of duties, and the diaspora from Western legacies : a holistic reconceptualization of human rights
Culture and human rights : a tricky, indissoluble relationship
Culturally based approach to human rights in international legal instruments
Culturally based approach to international human rights law in international practice
Culturally based approach to international human rights law in regional practice
Closing synopsis
Revisitation of the 'universalism vs relativism' debate
Benefits determined by a differentiated culturally based approach to human rights
Why does a given degree of universalism remain necessary?
Identification and delimitation of universal human rights standards.
The philosophical foundations and development of international human rights law
Methodological revisitation of the problem
Are human rights a creation of the West? A look at pre-colonial societies
The evolution of the Western concept of human rights
Contemporary human rights standards in non-Western societies
The progressive affirmation of collective rights, the weight of duties, and the diaspora from Western legacies : a holistic reconceptualization of human rights
Culture and human rights : a tricky, indissoluble relationship
Culturally based approach to human rights in international legal instruments
Culturally based approach to international human rights law in international practice
Culturally based approach to international human rights law in regional practice
Closing synopsis
Revisitation of the 'universalism vs relativism' debate
Benefits determined by a differentiated culturally based approach to human rights
Why does a given degree of universalism remain necessary?
Identification and delimitation of universal human rights standards.
Summary
International human rights law was originally focused on universal individual rights. This text examines the developments which have seen it change to a multi-cultural approach, one more sensitive to the cultures of the people directly affected by them. It argues that this can provide benefits, but that aspects of universalism must be retained.
Note
International human rights law was originally focused on universal individual rights. This text examines the developments which have seen it change to a multi-cultural approach, one more sensitive to the cultures of the people directly affected by them. It argues that this can provide benefits, but that aspects of universalism must be retained.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-270) and index.
Location
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Call Number
K3240 .L469 2014
Language
English
ISBN
0199664285
9780199664283
9780199664283
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