The Millennium Development Goals and Human Rights Past, Present and Future [Paperback]

This volume sets out to disentangle the debate about the Millennium Development goals in theory and practice.With contributions from scholars from the fields of economics, law, politics, medicine, and architecture, this volume sets out to disentangle the debate about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in both theory and practice. It critically examines the trajectory of the MDGs, the role of human rights in theory and practice, and what criteria might guide the framing of the post-2015 development agenda.With contributions from scholars from the fields of economics, law, politics, medicine, and architecture, this volume sets out to disentangle the debate about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in both theory and practice. It critically examines the trajectory of the MDGs, the role of human rights in theory and practice, and what criteria might guide the framing of the post-2015 development agenda.The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have generated tremendous discussion in global policy and academic circles. On the one hand, they have been hailed as the most important initiative ever in international development. On the other hand, they have been described as a great betrayal of human rights and universal values that has contributed to a depoliticization of development. With contributions from scholars from the fields of economics, law, politics, medicine, and architecture, this volume sets out to disentangle this debate in both theory and practice. It critically examines the trajectory of the MDGs, the role of human rights in theory and practice, and what criteria might guide the framing of the post-2015 development agenda. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in global agreements on poverty and development.1. Introduction: situating the debate Malcolm Langford, Andy Sumner and Alicia Ely Yamin; Part I. Perspectives: 2. Goals and rights: working together? James W. Nickel; 3. The limits of human rights: the role of the MDGs Jan Vandemoortlã§