Description
The first of its kind, this comprehensive interdisciplinary textbook in Business and Human Rights (BHR) connects and integrates themes, discussions, and issues in BHR from both legal and non-legal perspectives, and provides a solid foundation for cross-disciplinary conversations. It equips students, teachers, and scholars with the necessary knowledge to navigate and advance evolving BHR debates, and fosters a thorough understanding of the academic foundations, evolving policy spaces, and practical approaches in BHR. Short cases throughout translate conceptual insights into practical solutions. Study, reflection, and discussion questions help readers to consolidate and synthesize their understanding of the material and provide stimulating frameworks for debate in the classroom and beyond. The book features a collection of online resources to support students and instructors in their preparation for courses and assignments.
The first of its kind, this comprehensive interdisciplinary textbook in business and human rights coherently incorporates ethical, legal and managerial perspectives.
About the Author
Florian Wettstein is a professor of business ethics and Director of the Institute for Business Ethics at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Florian has published widely on topics at the intersection of corporate responsibility, business ethics, and business and human rights, and has been involved in numerous practical and policy initiatives and projects on those topics. He is the author of Multinational Corporations and Global Justice: Human Rights Obligations of a Quasi-Governmental Institution (2009) and Editor-in-Chief of the Business and Human Rights Journal (BHRJ).
Reviews
'This is an impressive book for its ability to offer a very substantial depth of understanding of a variety of disciplines, with a special focus on business ethics. It includes insightful scholarly analysis across the breadth and complexity of the business and human rights to careful clarifications of key terminologies and providing case study prompts for further study. It engages with important debates, critiques and practical business considerations in this fast-evolving field. This is all done in a way which is clearly structured, accessible and engaging.' Robert McCorquodale, Professor of International Law and Human Rights, University of Nottingham
'This timely book fills a significant gap. It is the first truly interdisciplinary textbook on business and human rights. Written by one of the world's leading authorities in the field, it offers a rich and engaging account of one of the most vibrant fields contemporary national and international law and policy. Tracing the field from its historical roots in the 1990s it takes the reader masterfully through the main conceptual issues and significant legal and policy developments, offering throughout a strong analytical and critical eye on the subject. I recommend Prof. Wettstein's book unreservedly.' Peter Muchlinski, Professor of International Commercial Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
'This book offers an accessible but rigorous and critical treatment of key debates, controversies, milestones and remaining challenges in the business and human rights field. Professor Wettstein successfully bridges the divide between legal and non-legal perspectives and provides readers an insightful overview of the past, present and future of the business and human rights journey. This book will be an invaluable resource for established as well as emerging scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the interface between business and human rights.' Surya Deva, Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
'...very good for teaching in the various disciplines ...' Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan, NR - Nachhaltigkeitsrecht (in German)
'The Cult of Youth is an excellent study of how medical sciences and commercial activities intersect and interact, and how these encounters both shape, and were shaped by, public attitudes about health, vitality, and aging. By framing rejuvenation as a social movement and medical practice, this study clearly demonstrates the im-portance of rethinking the value of pseudomedical and paramedical spaces where health discourses occurred.' Jaipreet Virdi, Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
Book Information
ISBN 9781009158381
Author Florian Wettstein
Format Hardback
Page Count 450
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1010g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 193mm * 28mm
The first of its kind, this comprehensive interdisciplinary textbook in business and human rights coherently incorporates ethical, legal and managerial perspectives.
About the Author
Florian Wettstein is a professor of business ethics and Director of the Institute for Business Ethics at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Florian has published widely on topics at the intersection of corporate responsibility, business ethics, and business and human rights, and has been involved in numerous practical and policy initiatives and projects on those topics. He is the author of Multinational Corporations and Global Justice: Human Rights Obligations of a Quasi-Governmental Institution (2009) and Editor-in-Chief of the Business and Human Rights Journal (BHRJ).
Reviews
'This is an impressive book for its ability to offer a very substantial depth of understanding of a variety of disciplines, with a special focus on business ethics. It includes insightful scholarly analysis across the breadth and complexity of the business and human rights to careful clarifications of key terminologies and providing case study prompts for further study. It engages with important debates, critiques and practical business considerations in this fast-evolving field. This is all done in a way which is clearly structured, accessible and engaging.' Robert McCorquodale, Professor of International Law and Human Rights, University of Nottingham
'This timely book fills a significant gap. It is the first truly interdisciplinary textbook on business and human rights. Written by one of the world's leading authorities in the field, it offers a rich and engaging account of one of the most vibrant fields contemporary national and international law and policy. Tracing the field from its historical roots in the 1990s it takes the reader masterfully through the main conceptual issues and significant legal and policy developments, offering throughout a strong analytical and critical eye on the subject. I recommend Prof. Wettstein's book unreservedly.' Peter Muchlinski, Professor of International Commercial Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
'This book offers an accessible but rigorous and critical treatment of key debates, controversies, milestones and remaining challenges in the business and human rights field. Professor Wettstein successfully bridges the divide between legal and non-legal perspectives and provides readers an insightful overview of the past, present and future of the business and human rights journey. This book will be an invaluable resource for established as well as emerging scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in exploring the interface between business and human rights.' Surya Deva, Macquarie Law School, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
'...very good for teaching in the various disciplines ...' Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan, NR - Nachhaltigkeitsrecht (in German)
'The Cult of Youth is an excellent study of how medical sciences and commercial activities intersect and interact, and how these encounters both shape, and were shaped by, public attitudes about health, vitality, and aging. By framing rejuvenation as a social movement and medical practice, this study clearly demonstrates the im-portance of rethinking the value of pseudomedical and paramedical spaces where health discourses occurred.' Jaipreet Virdi, Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
Book Information
ISBN 9781009158381
Author Florian Wettstein
Format Hardback
Page Count 450
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1010g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 193mm * 28mm
