Theory and Practice is an interdisciplinary study book on human rights, written by Michael Goodhart, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh. It provides an up-to-date and in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of human rights, including relevant case studies and current topics such as Black Lives Matter and refugee crises.
Contents and features
The book combines theoretical frameworks with practical examples and covers a broad range of disciplines such as philosophy, law, social practice, and politics. The fourth edition has been updated with new texts that address recent social developments. Students and instructors benefit from teaching materials such as a test bank, PowerPoint presentations, and active learning assignments. The text material encourages critical thinking and discussion within the field of human rights.
Product specifications
- Author: Michael Goodhart (Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication date: 14 July 2022
- Number of pages: 544
- ISBN: 9780190085469
- Topic: Human rights, civil rights
- BISAC: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights
About the author
Michael Goodhart is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh. He previously published Injustice: Political Theory for the Real World (OUP, 2018).