The Age of Rights by Norberto Bobbio (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Age of Rights by Norberto Bobbio aeo The author is Italya s leading political theorist. aeo This book brings together his writings on human rights. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book presents a valuable clarification and defence of human rights by Italys leading political theorist. Back Cover In this important book Norberto Bobbio - one of the leading political thinkers of our time - provides a valuable clarification and defence of human rights. He argues that the development of human rights is an historical sign of progress in a world marked by the proliferation of cruel wars, the arms trade, pollution, famine and almost universal pessimism. Drawing widely on the work of Kant, Locke, Beccaria, and Paine, Bobbio argues that the French Revolution is a crucial event in moulding our ideas and attitudes today. He suggests that the proclamation of rights does not necessarily mean that those rights are actually enforced. He carefully traces the development of human rights through various generations - libertarian, social, ecological - and argues that the recognition and effective protection of human rights are the foundations of modern democratic institutions. Human rights, democracy and peace are the three essential components of the same historical movement. Flap In this important book Norberto Bobbio - one of the leading political thinkers of our time - provides a valuable clarification and defence of human rights. He argues that the development of human rights is an historical sign of progress in a world marked by the proliferation of cruel wars, the arms trade, pollution, famine and almost universal pessimism. Drawing widely on the work of Kant, Locke, Beccaria, and Paine, Bobbio argues that the French Revolution is a crucial event in moulding our ideas and attitudes today. He suggests that the proclamation of rights does not necessarily mean that those rights are actually enforced. He carefully traces the development of human rights through various generations - libertarian, social, ecological - and argues that the recognition and effective protection of human rights are the foundations of modern democratic institutions. Human rights, democracy and peace are the three essential components of the same historical movement. Author Biography Norberto Bobbio is Emeritus Professor of Legal and Political Philosophy at the University of Turin. Table of Contents Preface to the English Edition Part I 1. On the Fundamental Principles of Human Rights 2. Human Rights Now and in the Future 3. The Age of Rights 4. Human Rights and Society 5. Human Rights Today Part II 6. The French Revolution and Human Rights 7. The Legacy of the Great Revolution 8. Kant and the French Revolution Part III 9. Against the Death Penalty 10. The Current Debate on the Death Penalty Index Review The Italian political thinker lends some much-needed backbone to the vague liberal rhetoric of human rights. Notably clear in its grasp of the wide gap between paper rights and actual freedoms. New Statesman and Society Great assurance, intelligence, clarity of vision, and lucidity of argument. Radical Philosophy It makes a thoughtful contribution. Policy Long Description In this important book Norberto Bobbio - one of the leading political thinkers of our time - provides a valuable clarification and defence of human rights. He argues that the development of human rights is an historical sign of progress in a world marked by the proliferation of cruel wars, the arms trade, pollution, famine and almost universal pessimism. Drawing widely on the work of Kant, Locke, Beccaria, and Paine, Bobbio argues that the French Revolution is a crucial event in moulding our ideas and attitudes today. He suggests that the proclamation of rights does not necessarily mean that those rights are actually enforced. He carefully traces the development of human rights through various generations - libertarian, social, ecological - and argues that the recognition and effective protection of human rights are the foundations of modern democratic institutions. Human rights, democracy and peace are the three essential components of the same historical movement. Review Text The Italian political thinker lends some much-needed backbone to the vague liberal rhetoric of human rights. Notably clear in its grasp of the wide gap between paper rights and actual freedoms. New Statesman and Society Great assurance, intelligence, clarity of vision, and lucidity of argument. Radical Philosophy It makes a thoughtful contribution. Policy Review Quote The Italian political thinker lends some much-needed backbone to the vague liberal rhetoric of human rights. Notably clear in its grasp of the wide gap between paper rights and actual freedoms. New Statesman and Society Great assurance, intelligence, clarity of vision, and lucidity of argument. Radical Philosophy It makes a thoughtful contribution. Policy Feature * The author is Italys leading political theorist. * This book brings together his writings on human rights. Details ISBN0745615953 Author Norberto Bobbio Short Title AGE OF RIGHTS Pages 192 Language English ISBN-10 0745615953 ISBN-13 9780745615950 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Italian Birth 1909 Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation University of Turin Translator Allan Cameron Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780745615950 UK Release Date 1996-11-15 AU Release Date 1996-11-15 NZ Release Date 1996-11-15 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Year 1996 Publication Date 1996-11-15 Alternative 9780745613840 DEWEY 323.01 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16375359;

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