Routledge Corporate Power and Human Rights - Business Law Book

Explore the complex relationship between global business activity and the protection of human rights in this Routledge publication. This book examines the tension between the negative impacts of certain business practices and the necessity of economic development for state-provided infrastructure and human rights security. Readers will gain insight into how the United Nations and private enterprises work together to address these challenges. The text covers how businesses and international bodies collaborate through voluntary initiatives, including the Global Compact and John Ruggie's Guiding Principles, to improve corporate behavior on a global scale. It is an essential resource for those studying international law, business ethics, and the evolving standards of corporate responsibility in a globalized economy.