Policy Press International Human Rights, Social Policy and Global Development: Critical Perspectives

Product Description Concepts and realities of international human rights are examined from a new social policy perspective in this comprehensive analysis. With examples from around the world, expert contributors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of ideas of universal rights, and their impact on social policy and human welfare. This is an invigorating new take on a topic of growing debate worldwide. Review "'...A timely compendium enabling a fruitful dialogue between the human rights theory and social policy practice in global development." Social Policy & Administration About the Author Fred Powell is Professor of Social Policy at University College Cork – National University of Ireland.Ann Marie Gray is Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Co-Director of ARK.Gerard McCann is Senior Lecturer in International Studies and Head of International Programmes at St Mary's University College, a college of Queens University Belfast, UK.Féilim Ó hAdhmaill is a Lecturer in Social Policy in the School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, and Programme Director for the Masters in Voluntary and Community Sector Management.