The atlas of human rights : mapping violations of freedom around the globe

Fagan, Andrew 1966- (Author).

Summary: This timely atlas reveals human rights inequities from nation to nation and the consequences of these violations worldwide.

Record details

ISBN: 9780520261235 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0520261232 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780520261228 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0520261224 (cloth : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
128 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm.
Publisher: Berkely : University of California Press, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-125) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / Clive Stafford Smith -- State, identity & citizenship. Political rights ; Citizenship ; Wealth & inequality ; Quality of life ; Health -- Judicial violations & legal restrictions. Torture ; Arbitrary detention ; Capital punishment ; Policing -- Freedom of expression & censorship. Freedom of speech ; Communications censorship ; Assembly & association -- Conflict & migration. Genocide ; War & armed conflict ; Arms trade ; Terrorism ; UN peacekeeping ; Refugees, IDPs & stateless -- Discrimination. Religious freedom ; Minorities ; Racism ; Disabilities & mental health ; Sexual freedom -- Women's rights. Women's civil rights ; Domestic violence ; Rape ; Right to choose ; Female genital mutilation ; Sex slavery -- Children's rights. Child labour ; Child soldiers ; Education ; Child morality & health -- Country profiles & world data.