Progress or Decline: International Political Economy and Basic Human Rights
Description:
This dissertation is a cross-national, empirical study of human rights conditions in a dynamic international political economy. The scope of the examination covers 176 developed and developing countries from 1980 through 1993. Through evaluating the numerous theoretical aspects of human rights conceptualization, I draw upon Shue's framework and consider whether there are indeed "basic rights" and which rights should fit into this category. Further, I address the debate between those who claim t…
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Date:
May 1999
Creator:
Milner, Wesley T.
Partner:
UNT Libraries