The Concept of Rights

by George W. Rainbolt

Book Overview

Discussions of rights are ubiquitous. One constantly hears things such as: "The Chinese are violating Tibetan rights," "Landlords have a right that their tenants pay their rent," "Students have a right to be graded fairly," "Animals have a right not to suffer merely to bring pleasure to humans," "Abortion violates a fetus' right to life," "We violate the rights of future generations when we pollute the water. " These statements assert that Tibetans,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048170052
• ISBN13: 9789048170050
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"