The Right to Life - A Legal Approach to Society's Responsibility to the Individual

Klappentext In this readable and provocative book, the author reviews the ethical principles upon which the individual today founds his claims on the resources of his society. Smith emphasizes the need to preserve and develop the significance of the individual in our society by making him the focal point in a system of legal relationships; individual rights should be firmly embedded in organic law and social philosophy.Originally published in 1955.A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Zusammenfassung This provocative book reviews the ethical principles upon which the individual today founds his claims on the resources of his society. Smith emphasises the need to preserve and develop the significance of the individual in society by making him the focal point in a system of legal relationships; individual rights should be firmly embedded in organic law and social philosophy.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: A Delafield Smith, A. Delafield Smith, Arthur Delafield Smith
• Edition: University Of North Carolina
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 01.01.2012
• EAN: 9780807879443
• ISBN: 978-0-8078-7944-3
• Pages: 216
• Thèmes: Enduring Editions; Enduring Editions
• Catégories: Littérature > Livres-cadeaux, albums, calendriers perpétuels, recueils de cartes postales; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Droit > Droit international, droit étranger