Human rights and democracy :
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)
2005004125
Human rights.
Democracy.
Discourse analysis.
323.01 / ERM
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)
2005004125
Human rights.
Democracy.
Discourse analysis.
323.01 / ERM