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Kenneth Roth
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction biography offers a rigorous, behind-the-scenes look at three decades of global human rights work. It follows a dedicated advocate who built and led an influential international organization focused on documenting abuses and pressuring governments toward accountability. The central theme is the relentless pursuit of dignity and justice in the face of danger, political pressure, and complicated geopolitics. It’s aimed at readers who care about history, journalism, policy, ethics, and the real-world mechanisms that drive political change. The tone is thoughtful, sober, and hopeful—grounded in hard facts, not hype.
The narrative unfolds as a story-led, documentary-style journey through investigations, fieldwork, and high-stakes advocacy. It blends vivid case studies with clear explanations of how evidence is gathered, verified, and turned into public pressure and policy shifts. Readers will notice the distinctive approach to transparency, accountability, and the human cost of pursuing justice, including the strategic use of public accountability and moral persuasion to hold power to account.
For readers seeking practical understanding, the book outlines core concepts and skills central to rights work: evidence gathering, source verification, risk assessment, strategic communication, and coalition-building. It explains, in accessible language, how investigative reporting translates into policy impact and why ethical decision-making matters when power and human rights harms collide. The result is learning that feels concrete, relevant, and inspiring rather than abstract theory.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how human rights advocacy operates—from frontline fieldwork to international policy forums. They leave with greater curiosity about global justice, increased confidence in evaluating evidence, and renewed motivation to engage thoughtfully in civic conversations and actions that advance dignity for all.
Product Details
Author
Kenneth Roth
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
448
Language
English
SKU
9781802066883
ISBN
9781802066883
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x2.8x19.6cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 899
₹ 855
₹ 44 Off