Human rights have become synonymous with legal, political, social and even economic justice - as a means of overcoming oppression and discrimination irrespective of nationality, class, creed, gender, ethnicity, or ideological commitment. This title reveals the inequities within the various interpretations of human rights and their applications.
New in the bestselling series which includes "The Atlas Of Food" and "The Atlas Of Climate Change", this is full of colour maps and graphics which present clear explanations and authoritative data on every aspect of human rights. Links key themes and global trends as governments ramp up their anti-terrorism legislation.