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Human rights : opposing viewpoints / Laura K. Egendorf, book editor.

p. cm. — (Opposing viewpoints series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7377-1690-8 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7377-1689-4 (lib. : alk. paper) 1. Human rights. I. Egendorf, Laura K., 1973– . JC571.H76968 2003 323—dc21 2002192800

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: How Should Human Rights Be Defined?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Human Rights Are Universal
   3. Human Rights Are Not Necessarily Universal
   4. Health Care Is a Human Right
   5. Health Care Is Not a Human Right
   6. Defining Human Rights Too Broadly Can Destroy Nations
   7. Human Rights Are Often Defined Inconsistently
   8. Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
3. Chapter 2: What Is the State of Human Rights?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. The United States Has Violated the Geneva Convention in Its Treatment of Terrorist Suspects
   3. The United States Has Not Violated the Geneva Convention in Its Treatment of Terrorist Suspects
   4. Sweatshops Violate Human Rights
   5. Sweatshops Do Not Violate Human Rights
   6. Human Rights for Women Are Receiving Greater Attention
   7. Human Rights for Women Have Not Improved
   8. Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
4. Chapter 3: What Should Be Done to Stop Human Rights Abuses?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Slavery in Africa Must Be Eradicated
   3. Anti-Slavery Groups Are Making False Claims About African Slavery
   4. Consumer Boycotts Can Discourage the Use of Sweatshops
   5. Consumer Boycotts Are a Misguided Response to Sweatshops
   6. Nongovernmental Organizations Help Improve Human Rights
   7. Nongovernmental Organizations Are Increasingly Counterproductive
   8. Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
5. Chapter 4: How Should the United States Respond to Crimes Against Humanity?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. The United States Should Support the International Criminal Court
   3. The United States Should Not Support the International Criminal Court
   4. The United States Should Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
   5. The United States Should Not Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
   6. The United States Should Admit More Refugees Suffering Serious Human Rights Abuses
   7. Admitting More Refugees into the United States Is Too Costly
   8. Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
6. For Further Discussion
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright

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