Bøger af Dominique Clement

Touching on the decade's biggest issues, from changing cultural norms to the role of the state, Debating Dissent critically examines ideas of generational change and the sixties.

Presents a paradox in politics, law, and social practice. Dominique Clement argues that whereas framing grievances as human rights violations has become an effective strategy, the increasing appropriation of rights-talk to frame any and all grievances undermines attempts to address systemic social problems.

Is there such a thing as a Canadian rights culture? There are virtually no limits to how people employ rights-talk today, from the most profound violations of individual freedom to the mundane realities of daily life. This book is both a history of human rights in Canada and an attempt to better understand our rights culture.