Broadening the Frontiers of Human Rights

Download or read book Broadening the Frontiers of Human Rights written by Donna Gomien and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays addresses the future of human rights in a world currently undergoing dramatic changes. The rise of democratic ideals in much of the world has engendered hopes for the future, while at the same time the birth pangs of the fledgling democracies have led to new dangers for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, those engaged with its ideas and ideals have worked to give them greater life and to ensure their place in the policies of governments and international organizations. This volume provides a comprehensive survey of what human rights has meant and how its meaning is constantly changing.