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In Search of A Better World: A Human Rights Odyssey (The CBC Massey Lectures),Used
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A work of memoir, history, and a call to action, the CBC Massey Lectures by internationally renowned UN prosecutor and scholar Payam Akhavan is a powerful and essential work on the major human rights struggles of our times.Renowned UN prosecutor and human rights scholar Payam Akhavan has encountered the grim realities of contemporary genocide throughout his life and career. He argues that deceptive utopias, political cynicism, and public apathy have given rise to major human rights abuses: from the religious persecution of Iranian Bahs that shaped his personal life, to the horrors of ethnic cleansing in Yugoslavia, the genocide in Rwanda, and the rise of contemporary phenomena such as the Islamic State. But he also reflects on the inspiring resilience of the human spirit and the reality of our inextricable interdependence to liberate us, whether from hateful ideologies that deny the humanity of others or an empty consumerist culture that worships greed and selfindulgence.A timely, essential, and passionate work of memoir and history, In Search of a Better World is a tour de force by an internationally renowned human rights lawyer.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'In Search of A Better World'? A: The main theme of 'In Search of A Better World' is the exploration of human rights struggles, reflecting on historical and contemporary issues such as genocide, religious persecution, and political apathy, while also emphasizing the resilience of the human spirit.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'In Search of A Better World' is Payam Akhavan, an internationally renowned UN prosecutor and human rights scholar.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'In Search of A Better World' have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'In Search of A Better World' published? A: The book was published on October 3, 2017.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of 'Emigrants & Immigrants'.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in this book? A: The specific material used in the book is not mentioned.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in human rights, memoirs, and historical accounts of significant global issues would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book include personal experiences of the author? A: Yes, the book includes personal experiences of the author, Payam Akhavan, relating to his encounters with major human rights abuses throughout his life.