Human rights and democracy : discourse theory and global rights institutions /
by Eva Erman.
- Aldershot, Hampshire ; Burlington, VT, USA : Ashgate, c2005.
- 243 p. ; 24 cm.
Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral) originally presented under the title: Action and institution.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-238) and index.
The interdependence of human rights and democracy -- The absence of political rights in the rights discourse -- A discourse theory based on action rules of language -- Legitimizing rights through democratic means -- Towards an institutional design -- The reflexive use of rights.