Transnational Corporations and Human Rights

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Frynas, Jedrzej George (Editor), Pegg, Scott (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2003, 2003
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:XIV, 223 p online resource
ISBN:9781403937520