Afrasianet - The book "Human Rights - Image and Shadow" is one of the important political and analytical works of writer and journalist Dr. Zakaria Shaheen.
Main Book Topic
This book is a critical study of the concept of human rights in the contemporary global context, where the author presents a philosophical and political vision based on a comparison between:
Image:
It is the official discourse, international conventions, and slogans raised by major countries and international institutions on the protection of human rights.
Shadow:
The practical reality, field practices, and double standards that emerge when applying these principles, especially in conflict and conflict areas in the Arab and developing world.
Book Highlights
Bilingual:
The book is published in both Arabic and English (Human Rights: The Image and the Shadow), which makes it aimed at both Arab and foreign readers, and aims to convey the Arab point of view on this sensitive issue to the international community.
Political Criticism:
The author analyzes how "human rights" are used as a tool of political pressure or interference in the affairs of states, explaining the gap between "legal text" and "political application."
Linking to national issues:
The author links human rights to the Palestinian issue and other Arab issues, showing how these rights are ignored when they conflict with the interests of the major powers.
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