Religion and human rights : an introduction / Laura E. Alexander.
| Author/creator | Alexander, Laura E. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2024. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Engaging with religion |
| Abstract | "This book highlights perspectives from religious traditions worldwide, in conversation with other communities who promote, critique, or question the idea of human rights. It shows how human rights can provide a platform for dialogue among groups of people from diverse backgrounds who seek to address pressing issues of human well-being. In each chapter, readers will be introduced to religious and human rights perspectives on specific global issues. Intersecting with these issues, the work examines history and philosophy of human rights, for a generally accessible overview of human rights theory, foundations, and critique. Specific case studies woven through the book will also help both students and advocates - whether they are part of religious communities or not - engage more deeply with particular areas of concern. This volume is a useful resource for undergraduate students who are learning about the relationship between religion and human rights in a classroom for the first time, as well as upper-level and graduate students looking for a broad basis of knowledge and a starting point for digging deeper into specific areas of scholarship"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2023038409 |
| ISBN | 9780367414979 |
| ISBN | 9780367414962 (hbk) |
| ISBN | 0367414961 |
| ISBN | 036741497X |
| ISBN | (ebk) |
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