Human rights, civil rights Books

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Jura - Öffentliches Recht / Staatsrecht / Grundrechte, Note: 1,3, FOM Essen, Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management gemeinnützige GmbH, Hochschulleitung Essen früher Fachhochschule, Sprache: Deutsch,...

Pioneering Indian Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain wrote speculative fiction, manifestoes, radical reportage, and incisive essays that transformed her experience of enforced segregation into unique interventions against gender oppression...

Contrary to a perception — fueled by Chinese propaganda during the 2008 Tibetan uprising that the Tibetan struggle is heading toward extremism, this study shows that the movement has since the 1950s moved toward a tighter embrace of nonviolent...

In his opening paragraphs, Nock states that the expansion of the state comes at the expense of social power, shrinking the role of community. Denying that the two are the same, he points out the historic origin of authoritarian government through...

This book is ground-breaking because:•  It shakes the very foundations of the legal systems definition of both whistleblowing and public interest.•  It exposes the shocking failures of regulators and other authorities to act on the concerns of...

MSc (PUNJAB), MA (EXETER UK), LLBBORN IN LYALLPUR (PAKISTAN) 1948MIGRATED (PER-FORCE) TO THE UKSERVED IN POLICE & FIA (1975-98)PROFESSION: READING & WRITING(14TH BOOK IS IN YOUR HAND)The FOUR VOLUMES of 'JUDGES & GENERALS IN PAKISTAN' not only include...

Discover the truth behind the liberal education conspiracy and the hidden agenda in our schools. This eye-opening book exposes the brainwashing tactics used to indoctrinate our children. calls for a balanced education system that promotes critical...

On Liberty is a philosophical essay by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859, it applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and state. Mill emphasizes the importance of individuality,...

Chanae Jackson is intentionally audacious in her pursuit of justice, equity, and creating permanent power shifts from the powerful to those who are seemingly powerless! In her debut literary work Chanae highlights and reeducates her readers regarding the...

In at least seventy-one countries in the world, there are national laws that criminalize same-sex relationships between consenting adults. In at least nine countries around the globe, national laws target and criminalize transgender and gender...

The poets anthologized in Misrepresented People: Poetic Responses to Trump’s America bear witness to, rage against, and defy the misogyny, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and authoritarian impulses that have always surrounded us, but that are...

Activists are people who managed to change the status quo, which they believe are unfair. In this book, you're going to be inspired by the lives of influential and brave people from around the world. Filled with images and a layout design that captures...

Rediscover the Foundations of Justice in a Shifting WorldIn a society where the pillars of truth are increasingly obscured, "Justice Undone: The Vanishing Pillars of Truth" offers a compelling exploration into the heart of legal systems, dissecting their...

Actas del Congreso Ecuatoriano de 1831: Precedidas de una Introducci������n Hist������rica (1888) es un libro escrito por Francisco Ignacio Salazar. Esta obra recopila las actas del Congreso celebrado en Ecuador en el a�����o 1831, un momento crucial en...

The Cuban Question In Its True Light is a book written by an American author in 1895. The book provides a dispassionate and truthful review of the situation in the island of Cuba. The author examines the Cuban question from various angles, including the...

""Chapters in the History of the Friendly Association"" is a historical account of the efforts made by the Friendly Association, a Quaker organization, to promote peaceful relations with Native American tribes in the early years of the United States...

Opinions Of Women On Women�������s Suffrage is a book published in 1879 by the National Society For Women's Suffrage. It is a collection of essays written by women on the topic of women's suffrage, or the right to vote. The book contains a variety of...

""Lord Ripon and the People of India"" is a historical book that documents the proceedings of a public meeting held in Willis's Rooms in London in 1883. The meeting was organized by the Aborigines Protection Society, and it focused on the relationship...

In Challenging Social Exclusion: Multi-sectoral Approaches to Realising Social Justice in East Africa contributing authors interrogate the question of social justice in East Africa, unravelling how people who live on the margins of society are cheated of...

In a country stratified by tribalism, a medical doctor is immediately resented for her occupation of a post in a region for which local people deem her unworthy simply because she never quite belonged. The conniving starts and after countless...

"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...