Description
Most personal histories of apartheid in Southern Africa tell the story of the armed struggle. This book is about opposition to apartheid within the law and through the law. South Africa achieved notoriety for its apartheid policies and practices both in the country and in Namibia. Today Israel stands accused of applying apartheid in the Palestinian territories it has occupied since 1967. Confronting Apartheid examines the regimes of these three societies from the perspective of the author's experiences as a human rights lawyer in South Africa and Namibia and as a UN human rights envoy in occupied Palestine. John Dugard describes the work he undertook in defense of human rights in South West Africa/Namibia, South Africa, and more recently in occupied Palestine.
The book's focus on social injustice is an ever topical theme;The author has huge acclaim in the legal field;There is curious controversy around the author's role in Palestine, making the book a revealing read;The book gives readers an understanding of how law can be used to perpetuate injustice
About the Author
John Dugard (born 23 August 1936 in Fort Beaufort) is a South African professor of international law. His main academic specialisations are in Roman-Dutch law, public international law, jurisprudence, human rights, criminal procedure and international criminal law. He has served on the International Law Commission, the primary UN institution for the development of international law, and has been active in reporting on human rights violations by Israel in the Palestinian territories. He has written several books on apartheid, human rights and international law, in addition to co-authoring textbooks on criminal law and procedure and international law. He has also written extensively on South African apartheid.
Reviews
"John Dugard's vivid historical and comparative study of injustice in three societies not only shows how law has been - and is being - used as an instrument of racial injustice, but reminds us powerfully of the need to confront racial oppression wherever it occurs." - Edwin Cameron ' ...serves to remind us of the depths to which humankind may sink in its determination to secure the supposed superiority of one racial group over another.' - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu...a highly readable narrative that brings to bear his vast experiences and contributes to a deeper understanding of urgent issues of Justice in our time.' - Raja Shehadeh, prominent Palestinian human rights lawyer ...Dugard's work and now fascinating book provides insights essential for every person interested in human rights and especially for cause lawyers.' - Michael Sfard, leading Israeli human rights lawyer
Book Information
ISBN 9781431427352
Author John Dugard
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Jacana Media
Publisher Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 155mm * 15mm
The book's focus on social injustice is an ever topical theme;The author has huge acclaim in the legal field;There is curious controversy around the author's role in Palestine, making the book a revealing read;The book gives readers an understanding of how law can be used to perpetuate injustice
About the Author
John Dugard (born 23 August 1936 in Fort Beaufort) is a South African professor of international law. His main academic specialisations are in Roman-Dutch law, public international law, jurisprudence, human rights, criminal procedure and international criminal law. He has served on the International Law Commission, the primary UN institution for the development of international law, and has been active in reporting on human rights violations by Israel in the Palestinian territories. He has written several books on apartheid, human rights and international law, in addition to co-authoring textbooks on criminal law and procedure and international law. He has also written extensively on South African apartheid.
Reviews
"John Dugard's vivid historical and comparative study of injustice in three societies not only shows how law has been - and is being - used as an instrument of racial injustice, but reminds us powerfully of the need to confront racial oppression wherever it occurs." - Edwin Cameron ' ...serves to remind us of the depths to which humankind may sink in its determination to secure the supposed superiority of one racial group over another.' - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu...a highly readable narrative that brings to bear his vast experiences and contributes to a deeper understanding of urgent issues of Justice in our time.' - Raja Shehadeh, prominent Palestinian human rights lawyer ...Dugard's work and now fascinating book provides insights essential for every person interested in human rights and especially for cause lawyers.' - Michael Sfard, leading Israeli human rights lawyer
Book Information
ISBN 9781431427352
Author John Dugard
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Jacana Media
Publisher Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 155mm * 15mm
