The History of Human Rights

The History of Human Rights
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 484
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ISBN-10 : 0520256417
ISBN-13 : 9780520256415
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Book Synopsis The History of Human Rights by : Micheline Ishay

Download or read book The History of Human Rights written by Micheline Ishay and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ishay recounts the struggle for human rights across the ages, from the Mesopotamian Codes of Hammurabi to the era of globalization. She illustrates how the history of human rights has evolved from one era to the next through texts, cultural traditions, & creative expression.


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