Human rights and democracy : discourse theory and global rights institutions /
Erman, Eva.
Erman, Eva.Action and institution.
Aldershot ; Burlington, Vt. : Ashgate,
c2005.
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
Human rights.
Democracy.
Discourse analysis.