The Ethics of Interdependence: Global Human Rights and Duties [Paperback]

In this powerful book, William F. Felice argues that a new range of human rights duties for individuals, nation-states, and global institutions has emerged in our modern interconnected era. He investigates the compelling ideas of ethical interdependence and new global human rights duties in four case studies: mass incarceration in the United States, LGBT rights in Africa, womens rights in Saudi Arabia, and environmental rights in China. Felice argues that in all four cases a human rights threshold has been surpassed, and urgent action is needed to address unacceptable levels of human suffering. Beginning with a primer on how the international community through the United Nations has codified international human rights law, Felice explores the conflicts between rights, problems of compliance, and the difficulties that emerge when cultural and religious rights are privileged over the rights of individuals and groups. He shows that a robust normative framework of global governance and global citizenship is central to the actualization of human rights protection for all.William F. Felice is professor of international relations and global affairs at Eckerd College.

William Felices book shines a clear light on American citizens moral interdependence with those around the world. It is an exemplary blend of dispassionate analysis and clear ethical commitment. Highly recommended. Brent Pickett, University of Wyoming

The Ethics of Interdependence brilliantly demonstrates why we should support human rights at home and abroad, framing the argument in lucid prose, enlivened by four fascinating case studies. I regard Felice's book as necessary reading for both college students and citizens of conscience everywhere. Richard A. Falk, Albert G. Milbank Professor of International Law Emeritus, Princeton University

In this book, William Felice offers a challenging and eloquent argument for what he calls the 'ethical interdependence of human rights and dutielC)