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Abouharb, M. Rodwan.

Human rights and structural adjustment / M. Rodwan Abouharb and David Cingranelli. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - xiv, 276 p. : ill. ;

Includes bibliographical references (p. 240-267) and indexes.

pt. I. The argument. 1. Structural adjustment programs undermine human rights -- 2. Respect for human rights promotes development -- 3. Theoretical linkages between structural adjustment and repression --pt. II. Estimating the human rights effects of structural adjustment. 4. Methods -- 5. Determinants of structural adjustment lending --pt. III. Findings. 6. Economic and social rights -- 7. Civil conflict : demonstrations, riots, and rebellion -- 8. Torture, murder, disappearance and political imprisonment -- 9. Worker rights -- 10. Democracy -- pt. IV. Conclusion. 11. A rights-based approach to development.

ISBN: 9780521859332 (hdbk.) 0521859336 (hdbk.) 9780521676717 (pbk.) 0521676711 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human rights--Developing countries.
Structural adjustment (Economic policy)
Structural adjustment (Economic policy)
Economic development--Developing countries.
Economic assistance--Developing countries.

Dewey Class. No.: 323 / ABO.H