Human Rights in a Changing World Author:Antonio Cassese The aim of this book is to provide a global view of the field of human rights today. Cassese proceeds by a case-by-case approach, investigating certain key issues, such as crimes against humanity, genocide, torture, apartheid and mass hunger, using these issues as a means of shedding light on the broader theme of human rights. Drawing on these c... more »ase studies, Cassese develops a general analysis of human rights in the modern world and formulates an agenda for action, indicating what the citizens of particular states can do to ensure the practical application of human rights internationally.« less