ANTH 150 - Culture and Rights: Exploring the Meaning and Practice of Human Rights

Institution:

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Examines social justice issues with the aim of obtaining deeper understanding of human rights. Analyzes historical and theoretical foundations and introduces international and regional institutions designed to implement and enforce human rights. Case studies in sovereignty, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, genocide, torture, truth commissions, and forgiveness.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.washington.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 543-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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