The multidimensional aspects of human rights are discussed in this book in a lucid manner with appropriate case studies and examples. It addresses the challenges of 21st century with regard to the practice of human rights in the context of modern development. This edited volume is useful for human rights activists, political leaders at different levels, lawyers, civil servants, research scholars belonging to various disciplines such as sociology, social work, political science, law, criminology, ethics, and other related social sciences.

About the Author
V.N. Viswanathan, is one of the leading academicians of India.

Table of Contents
Preface List of Contributors Introduction Human Values for the Twenty First Century Value inculcation for school students Impact of Religion on Social Integration form an Empirical Civil Rights Perspective Human Rights in India +ô+¬+È+ô+¦+ÇGõUKP+¦+ô+¬+È+ô+¦+ÇGõUKP+ÈEUR+ô+¬+È+ô+¦+¦GõUKPGòú+ô+¦-++ô+Ü+Ç+ô+¬+ÈGõUKP++Gõ¼+¦ Its Prospective Nature Towards 21st Century Childrens Rights: Investing in Future Human Rights of Scheduled Tribes Promotion of Human Rights Culture in Higher Education Humanity in Thirukkural Human Rights Perspective and Media: With Special reference to Broadcasting Human Rights and Bonded Labour Right to Clean Environment with Special Reference to Water Hunger-A Human Rights Issue Human Rights and the Children Child Labour and Legal Legislation Child Labour :Indian Perspective Rights of Disabled Persons-Where We Are? Human Rights Issues and News Media Coverage Safeguarding Human Rights Against Various Future Environmental Threats The Role of International Forums in Implementing International Human Rights Laws Human Rights in Primary Education: The Indian Context Attrocities Against Dalits And Human Rights Violations in Tamil Nadu Dignity of Dalit Women Index.