What are human rights, where do they come from, and who actually oversees their compliance? K. Peter Fritzsche provides a well-founded and easily understandable introduction to the topic of human rights. With numerous photos, diagrams, and internet links, the history, current status, and future perspectives of the establishment and development of human rights are presented. A document section offers materials for use in seminars and courses. The text has been expanded and fully updated for the third edition.