The Global New Deal: Economic and Social Human Rights in World Politics (New Millennium Books in International Studies)
This book amounts to that rare beast: an intelligent text that, as it informs, makes an interesting argument of its own. It also advances a set of specific proposals that could inspire lively class discussion and debate. (Smith, Michael J.)Felice's well-conceived proposals for enhanced benevolent global governance offer the only practical solutions to the social cancer of mass poverty, which is undermining world stability. His proposals are likely to dominate the ongoing debate concerning the means for achieving a more humane and sustainable globalization. (Maurice Williams)In this groundbreaking book, William Felice demonstrates the necessity of approaching human rights in its full complexity, and how a comprehensive approach to the subject may bring about real change for people suffering from severe human rights violations. (Sigrun I. Skogly)The central value of the volume is its discussion of the variety of existing institutions and laws that potentially can be harnessed to address global poverty. Recommended. (Choice)The Global New Dealmakes a real contribution in presenting a coherent agenda for international action in a form which, I suspect and hope, will appeal to many students. It has an admirable focus on many other things—especially chapter 8, both the selection of issues and the case study of El Salvador. (Sir Richard Jolly)Through knowledge and imagination, solid evidence and insightful analysis, William Felice demonstrates that a global new deal is a viable alternative to the untenable status quo. He shows how getting there is a well-informed, deliberate process of 'globalization from below,' not a jump of faith! This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of international relations and human rights, and an inspiring and empowering challenge to practitioners, local activists, and global citizens everywhere. (Abdullahi A. An-Na'Im)student friendly. . .The questions addressed in each chapter are introduced clearly, and there are useful boxes detailing key information. Yet,The Global New Dealis a sophisticated and succinct text. (Millennium: Journal Of International Studies)