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OverviewHuman rights issues are shaping the modern world. They define the expectations by which nations are judged and affect the policy of governments, corporations, and foundations. Statistics is central to the modern perspective on human rights. It allows researchers to measure the effect of health care policies, the penetration of educational opportunity, and progress towards gender equality. This book describes the statistics that underlie the social science research in human rights. It includes case studies, methodology, and research papers that discuss the fundamental measurement issues. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jana Asher , David Banks , Fritz J ScheurenPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: 4th Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.508kg ISBN: 9780387519722ISBN 10: 0387519726 Pages: 364 Publication Date: 12 August 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |