Sovereignty, State Failure and Human Rights

Petty Despots and Exemplary Villains

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Sovereignty, State Failure and Human Rights by Neil A. Englehart, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Neil A. Englehart ISBN: 9781315408200
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 8, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Neil A. Englehart
ISBN: 9781315408200
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 8, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book argues that the effectiveness of the state apparatus is one of the crucial variables determining human rights conditions, and that state weakness and failure is responsible for much of the human rights abuses we see today. Weak states are unable to control their own agents or to police abuses by private actors, resulting in less accountability and more abuse. By contrast, stronger states have greater capacities to protect human rights; even strong authoritarian states tend to have better human rights conditions than weak ones.

The first two chapters of the book develop the theoretical connections between international law, sovereignty, states and rights, and the consequences of state failure for these relationships. The empirical chapters (Chapters 3-6) test the validity of these theoretical claims, employing a multi-method approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods. Englehart uses case studies of Afghanistan, Burma/Myanmar and the Indian state of Bihar to analyze types and patterns of state failure, based on analysis of NGO reports, archival research, primary and secondary texts, and interviews and field research.

Examining what happens to human rights when states fail, the book concludes with implications for scholars and activists concerned with human rights. This book will be of great use to scholars of international relations, comparative politics, human rights law and state sovereignty.

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

This book argues that the effectiveness of the state apparatus is one of the crucial variables determining human rights conditions, and that state weakness and failure is responsible for much of the human rights abuses we see today. Weak states are unable to control their own agents or to police abuses by private actors, resulting in less accountability and more abuse. By contrast, stronger states have greater capacities to protect human rights; even strong authoritarian states tend to have better human rights conditions than weak ones.

The first two chapters of the book develop the theoretical connections between international law, sovereignty, states and rights, and the consequences of state failure for these relationships. The empirical chapters (Chapters 3-6) test the validity of these theoretical claims, employing a multi-method approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods. Englehart uses case studies of Afghanistan, Burma/Myanmar and the Indian state of Bihar to analyze types and patterns of state failure, based on analysis of NGO reports, archival research, primary and secondary texts, and interviews and field research.

Examining what happens to human rights when states fail, the book concludes with implications for scholars and activists concerned with human rights. This book will be of great use to scholars of international relations, comparative politics, human rights law and state sovereignty.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Disputed Subjects (RLE Feminist Theory) by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book How to Coach for Creativity and Service Excellence by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Asia and Europe by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Local Electronic Government by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Film & TV Tax Incentives in the U.S. by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Q&A Contract Law by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Working With Immigrant Families by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book The New Politics of Islam by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Field Artillery And Fire Power by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book A Voice of Reform: Essays by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book The Student Skills: Guide by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book The Creative Qualitative Researcher by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Practice by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book The Ethics of Pregnancy, Abortion and Childbirth by Neil A. Englehart
Cover of the book Analysing Modern Business Cycles: Essays Honoring Geoffrey H.Moore by Neil A. Englehart
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