Chinese Contributions to International Discourse of Human Rights

This book explores Chinese contributions to international human rights from a global governance perspective, highlighting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Pengchun Chang's contributions. It suggests principles for improving human rights standards in China and explores Chinese concepts of human dignity. The target audience is global scholars and students of law, politics, philosophy, international relations, human rights law, religion, and culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 357 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of human rights law, with a specific focus on examining Chinese contributions to international human rights within the framework of global governance. Through a multi-faceted approach, including inter-disciplinary approaches, historical and comparative methods, documentary research, and more, the author presents original research that sheds light on the topic.

In the context of global governance, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) stands as a historic cross-cultural heritage. However, it is Pengchun Chang, the Chinese representative, who made significant contributions to the establishment of the international human rights system.

The book begins by exploring the distinctive characteristics of the Chinese discourse on human rights in global governance. It then proposes fundamental principles for improving human rights standards in China, drawing upon insights from the Chinese perspective. Additionally, the book delves into Chinese concepts of human dignity, particularly in relation to the Declaration on Human Dignity for everyone, everywhere.

The target audience for this book includes global scholars and students of law, politics, philosophy, international relations, human rights law, religion, and culture. It aims to provide these readers with a vivid portrayal of China's contributions to international human rights, while also enhancing their understanding of the significance of traditional Chinese culture and wisdom.

By undertaking this comprehensive exploration, the book aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on human rights and global governance, offering valuable insights and perspectives to a wide range of readers.

Weight: 787g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811905797
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022