Politics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia

1. Auflage 2001
ISBN: 978-0-415-21429-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 458 g

Reihe: Politics in Asia

The divide between the West and Southeast Asia seems to be nowhere more apparent than in debates about human rights. Within these diverse geographical, political and cultural climates, human rights seem to have become relative, and the quest for absolutes seems unattainable. In this new book Philip J Eldridge seeks to question this stalemate. He argues that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' inclusion in United Nations' human rights treaties could be the common ground that bridges the gap between East and West. Eldridge uses topical case studies and primary research from Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor and Australia, to compare the effectiveness of United Nations' human rights directives on local democracies. This study presents insightful research into a hotly debated topic. As such it will be a thought-provoking resource for students of human rights, politics and international relations.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Eldridge, Philip J

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationale Menschen- und Minderheitenrechte, Kinderrechte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. International Human Rights: Theory and Practice 2. Human Rights, Democracy and Development in Southeast Asia 3. ASEAN and Interantional Human Rights 4. Malaysia: 'Illiberal Democracy' and Human Rights 5. Indonesia: Democratic Transition and Human Rights 6. East Timor, Indonesia and the United Nations 7. Australia, Southeast Asia and Human Rights

Über Autor(innen)

Philip J Eldridge is Honorary Associate at the School of Government, Univeristy of Tasmania