Human Rights in a Big Yellow Taxi

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Human Rights in a Big Yellow Taxi by Peter Kerr, Vagabond Voices
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Peter Kerr ISBN: 9781908251183
Publisher: Vagabond Voices Publication: September 16, 2013
Imprint: Vagabond Voices Language: English
Author: Peter Kerr
ISBN: 9781908251183
Publisher: Vagabond Voices
Publication: September 16, 2013
Imprint: Vagabond Voices
Language: English

A twelve-year-old schoolchild was arrested at his school and questioned by an antiterrorist police squad, because he was organising a picket of the offices of his member of parliament, who happened to be the current prime minister of Great Britain. He was protesting against the closure of a youth club. Starting with this absurd example of overzealous antiterrorist legislation, Kerr, who has a nose for both the absurd and the shocking, develops his concerning arguments about the gradual erosion of our human rights, particularly in Great Britain and the United States. He backs up his arguments with plenty of examples, including legislation introduced under the American presidents since Reagan, including Barack Obama. He also examines the various philosophical movements that have either enhanced or undermined human rights, and he never loses sight of the social and political forces in play. This is essential reading for anyone interested in these disturbing developments in the fundamental law of our countries.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A twelve-year-old schoolchild was arrested at his school and questioned by an antiterrorist police squad, because he was organising a picket of the offices of his member of parliament, who happened to be the current prime minister of Great Britain. He was protesting against the closure of a youth club. Starting with this absurd example of overzealous antiterrorist legislation, Kerr, who has a nose for both the absurd and the shocking, develops his concerning arguments about the gradual erosion of our human rights, particularly in Great Britain and the United States. He backs up his arguments with plenty of examples, including legislation introduced under the American presidents since Reagan, including Barack Obama. He also examines the various philosophical movements that have either enhanced or undermined human rights, and he never loses sight of the social and political forces in play. This is essential reading for anyone interested in these disturbing developments in the fundamental law of our countries.

More books from Vagabond Voices

Cover of the book A Happy Little Island by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Stillness of the Sea by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Barking Up the Right Tree by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Potter's Field by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book The Lost Art of Losing by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book On the Heroism of Mortals by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Moon Country by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book The Convalescent by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book The Anonymous Novel by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book The Nocturnal Library by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Redlegs by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Sheep and Goats by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book The Sins of the Father by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Aliyyah by Peter Kerr
Cover of the book Thumbnails by Peter Kerr
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy