Religious freedom and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) is widely considered to be the most influential statement on religious freedom in human history. Religious Freedom and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides a groundbreaking account of its origins and developments, examining...

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Main Author: Lindkvist, Linde (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2017.
In:Year: 2017
Series/Journal:Human rights in history
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Vereinte Nationen, Verfasserschaft1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948 Dezember 10) / Religious freedom
Further subjects:B United Nations ; General Assembly ; Universal Declaration of Human Rights ; Article 18
B Freedom of religion (International law) History 20th century
B Freedom of religion (International law) History, 20th century
B United Nations General Assembly
B Thesis
B United Nations General Assembly Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 18
B Freedom of religion (International law) ; History ; 20th century
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Print version: 9781107159419
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Summary:Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) is widely considered to be the most influential statement on religious freedom in human history. Religious Freedom and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights provides a groundbreaking account of its origins and developments, examining the background, key players, and outcomes of Article 18, and setting it within the broader discourse around international religious freedom in the 1940s. Taking issue with standard accounts that see the text of the Universal Declaration as humanity's joint response to the atrocities of World War II, it shows instead how central features of Article 18 were intimately connected to the political projects and visions of particular actors involved in the start-up of the UN Human Rights program. This will be essential reading for anyone grappling with the historical and contemporary meaning of human rights and religious freedom.
Freedom of thought and conscience -- The right to change religion or belief -- In community with others -- Conclusion
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 07 Jul 2017)
ISBN:1316671542
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/9781316671542