Human rights, civil rights Books

"El Humano es la única especie en la Tierra, que caza, tortura y mata a sus iguales por placer".¿Qué pasa con los humanos? ¿Hay alguien por ahí en Gobiernos o Círculos de Poder con algún sentido de respeto por el Planeta Tierra y sus Habitantes?Al...

Many may have wondered, what is man to do with all the conflict that he inflicts upon himself? He wars against his fellow man, on account of difference in shade and color, and these wars and wounds inflicted by said wars linger and fester, until the...

An intimate portrait of the life of a black man who lived from just after emancipation to the boycotts and sit-ins of the 1950s and 1960s — this book not only tells of his journey from the farm to a leadership position in the black middle class, it...

In May 2005 the Government of Zimbabwe began 'Operation Murambatsvina'. Officially translated as 'Operation Clean-Up', the more literal meaning is 'getting rid of the filth'. The operation continued throughout the month of June, and affected virtually...

In 2011, political protests sprang up across the world. In the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, the United States unlikely people sparked or led massive protest campaigns from the Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street. These protests were made up of...

Calling for a faith that lives by what it affirms, not just by what it denies, this book outlines a positive, engaging message supported by active spiritual practices, and carried out in action for a better community and planet.In doing so, Bruce Epperly...

K. V. Dominic Essential Readings gathers for the first time the three most important works of poetry from this shining new light of contemporary Indian verse in English: Winged Reason, Write Son, Write and Multicultural Symphony. A fourth collection of...

Despite being an act that is widely practiced under the guise of a significant number of States, little is known about the intrinsic realities of enforced disappearances. General literature on the topic is lacking, and laws that address the problem are...

In recent years, technology has permeated every aspect of daily life and has drastically increased accessibility and empowerment for all demographics. Smart technologies and mobile applications now have the ability to promote and protect the basic rights...

The legitimacy of any national health system depends on how it serves the interest of the poorest and most vulnerable people. As such, a commitment to equity should be at the heart of human rights discussions regarding universal health coverage. Human...

Equal rights for women are an essential aspect for establishing strong societies. By making strides on these issues, nations are helping to create valuable civilizations for their own population to establish livelihoods in. The Handbook of Research on...

Social rights are a pivotal concern for all of society, including today's population of children. The study of the rights, or lack thereof, that children have must be undertaken to ensure that future generations are thriving members of their communities...

The millennial generation is quickly becoming more prominent in the political, economic, and social aspects of modern society. Studying new techniques which foster positive impact in their engagement with the outside world can help the millennial...

In order to protect and defend citizens, the foundational concepts of fairness and equality must be adhered to within any criminal justice system. When this is not the case, accountability of authorities should be pursued to maintain the integrity and...

Open government initiatives have become a defining goal for public administrators around the world. However, progress is still necessary outside of the executive and legislative sectors. Achieving Open Justice through Citizen Participation and...

The era of technology in which we reside has ushered in a more globalized and connected world. While many benefits are gained from this connectivity, possible disadvantages to issues of human rights are developed as well. Defending Human Rights and...

Transgender people have unique needs and vulnerabilities in the family law context. Any family law attorney engaged in representing transgender clients must know the ins and outs of this rapidly developing area of law. Transgender Family Law: A Guide to...

Leonard C. Garrett Sr. was born May 17, 1930 to parents sharecropping a 40 acres slave plot given his mother's parents when they were freed from slavery. Forced from the farm by the Ku Klux Klan, his parents fled to Tampa, Florida. An avid reader, He...

Traces the Trump administration's surprising support for LGBTI human rights abroad to Trump's indifference and the cynicism and political interests of Christian conservative elites.

Sectionalism In Virginia From 1776 To 1861 is a historical book written by Charles Henry Ambler in 1910. The book focuses on the political and social divisions that existed in Virginia during the period between the American Revolution and the Civil War...

Anti-War: Two Discourses, Delivered At Williston And Burlington, July, 1846 (1847) is a book written by John Gregory. The book is a collection of two speeches delivered by the author in Vermont in July 1846, during the Mexican-American War. In these...

The rhetoric of social justice is commonplace but increasingly it means little more than a tag line or a punctuation point. Reconstructing Social Justice presents a new framework for social justice that will change the way people think about social...

Since the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) children's rights have assumed a central position in a wide variety of disciplines and policies. This handbook offers an engaging overview of the contemporary research landscape...

War, Conflict and Human Rights is an innovative inter-disciplinary textbook, combining aspects of law, politics and conflict analysis to examine the relationship between human rights and armed conflict. This third edition has been fully revised and...

What role has religion played in social protest movements? This important book examines how activists have used religious resources such as liturgy, prayer, song and vestments with a focus on the following global case studies:The mid-twentieth century US...

The Religious Policy Of The Bavarian Government During The Napoleonic Period is a historical book written by Chester Penn Higby in 1918. The book explores the religious policies implemented by the Bavarian government during the Napoleonic era, which...

Plaidoyer est un livre �����crit par Jean Pierre Fran�����ois De Ripert Monclar en 1763. Ce livre est un plaidoyer qui d�����fend les droits et les libert�����s des citoyens fran�����ais. Il d�����nonce les abus de pouvoir et les injustices commises par...

People And Property is a book written by Edwin Bloom Jennings and published in the year 1900. The book is a comprehensive study of the laws and regulations governing property ownership and management in England at the turn of the 20th century. Jennings...

""Early Revenue History Of Bengal And The Fifth Report, 1812"" is a historical book written by Frank David Ascoli in 1917. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the revenue system in Bengal during the early period of British rule. Ascoli examines the...

Der Hochf�����rstliche Hohe Stift Eichst�����tt Hof- und Staatskalender (1796) von Eichst�����tt, Hochstift ist ein historisches Buch, das einen umfassenden �����berblick �����ber die Hof- und Staatsangelegenheiten des Hochstifts Eichst�����tt im Jahr...

De Primis Italiae Colonis: De Tuscorum Origine Et Republica Florentina est liber auctore Casella, Pietro Leone, qui anno 1606 editus est. In hoc libro, auctor de coloniis primis in Italia disputat, et de origine et republica Florentina et Tuscorum...

"Chains Through Centuries: From Ancient Slavery to Modern Workplaces" delves into the evolution of human subjugation, tracing the transformation from brutal ancient slavery to the subtler forms of control in today's corporate world. This comprehensive...

Peaceful protest and human rights violations in Guinea are serious issues that have been a cause for concern. Peaceful protests are an essential part of a democratic society, allowing citizens to express their views and grievances without fear of...

Since the nineteenth century, the development of international humanitarian law has been marked by complex entanglements of legal theory, historical trauma, criminal prosecution, historiography, and politics. All of these factors have played a role in...

Lab Monkey: I Survived, is the gripping true story of the life of Michael Young, an African American male born into poverty and subjected to secret involuntary medical testing and experiments disguised as treatment for his already debilitating condition...

""What The War Is Teaching"" is a book written by Charles Edward Jefferson in 1916. The book explores the lessons that can be learned from the ongoing World War I, which was raging at the time of its publication. The author examines the ways in which the...

""West Riding Nomination Riot: A Letter To Viscount Morpeth, For The West Riding Of Yorkshire, Irish Secretary, Etc."" is a historical text written by Richard Oastler in 1837. The book is a letter addressed to Viscount Morpeth, the Irish Secretary, and...

Vindiciae Hibernicae, also known as Ireland Vindicated, is a book written by Mathew Carey in 1819. The book is an attempt to expose the errors and falsehoods that have been spread about Ireland. Carey argues that these misconceptions have led to...

Tribune Essays: Leading Articles Contributed To The New York Tribune From 1857 To 1863 (1869) is a collection of essays written by Charles Taber Congdon that were published in the New York Tribune during the years 1857-1863. These essays cover a wide...

""Thoughts on Martial Law"" is a book written by Richard Joseph Sulivan in 1784. The book focuses on the topic of martial law and provides recommendations for conducting the proceedings of general courts martial. The author addresses the gentlemen of the...

The Chiefs of Central India Volume 1 is a historical book written by George R. Aberigh-Mackay in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of the various chiefs and rulers of Central India during the 19th century. It covers the history, culture, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Great Issue: Or The Undertow is a novel written by Eugene Walter in 1908. The book revolves around the story of a young man named John Storm who is a social reformer and journalist. John is determined to bring about change in the society and fight...

The Transvaal is a historical book written by John De Villiers in 1896. It covers the history of the Transvaal region in South Africa, including the Boer Wars, the discovery of gold, and the political and social changes that occurred during the late 19th...

""The Policy of England in Relation to India and the East: Or Alexandria, Ispahan, Herat"" is a historical book written by Joseph Arthur Partridge and first published in 1877. The book discusses England's policies towards India and the East during the...

The United States Consulate in California (1910) is a historical book written by Rayner Wickersham Kelsey. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and operations of the United States Consulate in California during the early 20th century...