Erman, Eva.

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.

0754644863 (alk. paper)

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GBA536213 bnb

013185441 Uk


Human rights.
Democracy.
Discourse analysis.

JC571 / .E742 2005

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