Teaching human rights in political science / edited by David L. Richards (associate professor, Department of Political Science and Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, University of Connecticut) and Shareen Hertel (professor, Department of Political Science and Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, University of Connecticut, USA).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Richards, David L., editor.

Hertel, Shareen, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar guides to teaching

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human rights--Study and teaching.

Human rights.

Political science--Study and teaching.

Political science.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This insightful book provides practical guidance for teaching human rights in post-secondary education political science courses. Leading and emerging scholars present a variety of pedagogical approaches, exploring major debates in the field and covering cutting-edge human rights research. Each chapter is co-authored by a senior and early-career political scientist with clear learning outcomes identified and integrated practical exercises throughout. Chapters cover key topics such as international organizations, international law and courts, domestic political institutions, public policy mechanisms and the spaces in which human rights defenders take action. Contributing authors also address approaches grounded in theory, political economy, and qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research, enabling instructors to demonstrate the roles of ideas, actors and institutions in realizing human dignity. Ultimately, Teaching Human Rights in Political Science provides a varied toolkit of learning techniques such as discussions, simulations, policy briefings and debates to help instructors maximize student engagement. This book is an essential guide for political science instructors looking to build and enrich their teaching of human rights as well as educators across other disciplines seeking to engage with human rights in their classrooms. It is also a valuable resource for students and scholars in human rights law and international politics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. An Introduction to teaching human rights in political science / David L. Richards and Shareen Hertel

Part I: Arenas

2. International organizations / Courtenay Monroe and Audrey Comstock

3. International law and courts / Courtney Hillebrecht and Kelebogile Zvobgo

4. Domestic institutions / Melissa Martinez and David Cingranelli

5. Public policy mechanisms / Tina Kempin Reuter and M. Joel Voss

6. Human rights defenders / Clifford Bob and Suparna Chaudhry

Part II: Lenses and approaches

7. Theory / Daniel J. Edquist-Whelan and Thomas Briggs

8. Gender / K. Anne Watson, Spencer B. Hayes, and Laura Parisi

9. Political economy / Susan Kang and Stephen Bagwell

10. Qualitative research / Michael Broache and Kristen Monroe

11. Quantitative research / Skip Mark and K. Chad Clay.

Notes:

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Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035336593 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.