ISBN:
9781403937520
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xiv, 223 p)
Edition:
Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Parallel Title:
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Keywords:
Political science
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Social justice
;
International business enterprises
;
International relations
;
Human rights
Abstract:
Bringing together a diverse group of contributors, this collection addresses the impact of transnational corporations on human rights. Topics covered include corporate social responsibility; the impact of corporations on internal conflicts, and codes of conduct. Case studies range from the negative effects of the Nigerian oil industry to the positive engagement by a logging company with the Nuu-chah-nulth people in Canada. The book uniquely combines the discussion of conceptual issues with an in-depth examination of specific corporations and industries
DOI:
10.1057/9781403937520
