Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
350
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0198061765
ISBN-13
9780198061762
Description
In "Human Rights in a Post Human World," Upendra Baxi explores the evolving landscape of human rights in the context of a rapidly changing global environment. Through a series of insightful essays, he delves into the philosophical and practical implications of human rights as they undergo transformation in response to contemporary challenges. Baxi’s critical examination raises essential questions about identity, dignity, and justice, inviting readers to contemplate how human rights can adapt and thrive amidst the complexities of modernity.
Baxi builds upon the foundations laid in his previous work, "The Future of Human Rights," weaving together themes of human experience with pressing global issues. He dissects the intersection of human rights with technology, environmental concerns, and socio-political dynamics, urging for a comprehensive reevaluation of what it means to protect and promote human rights in an era that often feels post-human. The essays not only serve as a call to action but also as a fertile ground for discussion on the future of humanity itself.
Baxi builds upon the foundations laid in his previous work, "The Future of Human Rights," weaving together themes of human experience with pressing global issues. He dissects the intersection of human rights with technology, environmental concerns, and socio-political dynamics, urging for a comprehensive reevaluation of what it means to protect and promote human rights in an era that often feels post-human. The essays not only serve as a call to action but also as a fertile ground for discussion on the future of humanity itself.
Genres
Horror
Contemporary
Politics
Nature