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The Politics of Human Rights in Australia

By Lisa Hill , Louise Chappell , John Chesterman

Book information

Year
2009
ISBN
0521707749, 9780521707749, 9780511651151
Open Library ID
OL23715894M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1688126 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
286\287
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Australia has traditionally lacked a strong 'rights' culture. While fairness and equality have been proudly exalted as trademarks of the national mindset, the authors of The Politics of Human Rights in Australia argue that these same characteristics may equate to a form of cultural complacency. The book offers the first comprehensive account of Australia's protection of human rights from a political science perspective. Addressing the key debates surrounding human rights in Australia, the authors ask: Why are voting rights so critical in the Australian context? Should Australia adopt a bill of rights in an 'age of terror'? What are Australia's responsibilities to global and regional refugee crises? How can reconciliation between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians be facilitated? Written by three respected academics at the forefront of their fields, The Politics of Human Rights in Australia offers clarity and insight into the complex issues surrounding the human rights debate in Australia.

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