Human Rights in Cuba, El Salvador and Nicaragua: A Sociological Perspective on Human Rights Abuse (Studies in International Relations)

This Book Presents A Historical Perspective On Patterns Of Human Rights Abuse In Cuba, El Salvador And Nicaragua And Incorporates International Relations In To The Traditional Theories Of State Repression Found Within The Social Sciences.--jacket. 1. Introduction -- 2. Idea Of Rights: Definitions, Domains And Cornerstone Debates -- 3. Human Rights Abuse And The Nation State: Perspectives From The Social Sciences -- 4. Intersection Of The State, Civil Society And The International System -- 5. Theoretical Frame And Methodology -- 6. Patterns Of Human Rights Violations In Cuba -- 7. Patterns Of Human Rights Violations In El Salvador -- 8. Patterns Of Human Rights Violations In Nicaragua -- 9. Conclusions. Mayra Gómez. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In order to illuminate the interplay between national and international levels of analysis, this dissertation research addresses long-term patterns of human rights abuse in Cuba, El Salvador and Nicaragua, from the late 1960s and 70s to 2003. Human rights abuses committed by state authorities continue to be widespread throughout the world.1