The Last Utopia by Samuel Moyn
Human Rights in History
This thought-provoking work delves into the historical evolution of human rights, challenging the common perception that they have always been a central focus of global politics. It argues that the prominence of human rights as a universal moral framework only emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s, as other utopian ideologies like socialism and anti-colonialism waned. By examining the political and social contexts that led to this shift, the book offers a nuanced perspective on how human rights became the dominant language of international justice and moral aspiration.
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- 2010
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- American
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- 300-350
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