Defining and Discussing Human Rights

Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. The Shaping the Debate series is designed to help readers in grades 5-9 understand social issues from multiple viewpoints and to articulate their own opinions. Each book in this series explains the title issue and how it affects people and policy; introduces people and movements involved in bringing awareness to the issue; highlights applicable major U.S. laws, judicial decisions, and progressive to moderate to conservative viewpoints; and touches on global implications of activism, awareness, and policy change

Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled. In this book, explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.

With attention-grabbing introductions and striking photographs, this series gives readers plenty of information to understand both sides of major debates. Covering facts, court cases, laws, opinions, important milestones, and larger political contexts, the books make the impact of these issue clear. While primarily focused on the United States, each volume does offer a look at more global views. The ­layout and design of these books really make them stand out, with formats that vary from page to page. Information is presented in a variety of ways—detailed captions, graphs, maps, charts, statistics, illustrations—and traditional blocks of text rarely run more than half a page, making this series accessible to readers who may struggle to get through so much information. VERDICT An exceptional and effective series. - SLJ Fall 2019

Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled. This book explores current conflicts involving human rights around the world and surveys the historical development of such rights in the United States and abroad. It outlines the roles of the United Nations and of the United States in defending human rights on the global stage.