Human Rights and Wrongs: A Place for Anthropologists? (1998)

Abstract

Human Rights: The Scholar as Activist, explores a fundamental dilemma regarding human rights in contemporary society. Namely, how can interested citizens and scholars respond to the widespread abuse of human rights in contemporary society? The essays in this collection address this question and articulate clear direction for action. Using case examples, the authors explore new direction in method and approach, arguing persuasively for a focus on broad policy and more direct means of intervention.