Human rights in the United States : a dictionary and documents / Rita Cantos Cartwright and H. Victor Condé ; foreword by William F. Schulz.

Author/creator Cartwright, Rita Cantos
Other author Condé, H. Victor, 1947-
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : ABC-CLIO, ©2000.
Description2 volumes (lvi, 931 pages) : illustrations, form ; 26 cm
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Abstract This book provides a documents section containing 59 conventions, treaties, and protocols related to the most up-to-date international action on ethnic cleansing, freedom of expression and religion, and violence against women. It offers 240 dictionary entries of human rights terms--ranging from asylum to cultural relativism to hate crimes to torture. Each entry discusses the significance of the term, gives examples, and cites appropriate documents and court decisions.
Local noteLittle-305131042939/--336092--v.1
Local noteLittle-305131042940W--336093--v.2
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 909-914) and index.
LCCN 00022507
ISBN157607109X (alk. paper)

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Joyner Reference Stacks KF4747.5 .C37 2000 V. 1 ✔ Available
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