Mehmet Okyayuz Bücher

The book aims at presenting an updated version of the basic and general human rights debates. While it is frequently suggested that Human Rights are universal and indivisible, it is an undeniable fact that this is far from being true. And if there was ever any justification for talking about an ending to history, that narrative has definitely lost all justification in the light of recent developments. In fact, we are now witnessing a new harsh round of global system competition, often at the edge of a global hot war, now not anymore in a bipolar world but in a multipolar setting. The book contributions include reflections on history and theory, the reinterpretation of rights in different national contexts and/or in relation to specific groups (e. g. women) and areas (e. g. digitization). The book is meant to be a food for thought, at the end arguing in favour of the need to redefine Human Rights, reflecting the changes since the inauguration of the UDHR.

This volume compiles contributions that explore migration issues from the perspective of immigration countries, focusing on "reception" methods. Each piece emphasizes that effective humanitarian legislation must be paired with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers, as well as the social dynamics that shape their societal roles. Mehmet Okyayuz, who grew up in Germany, has studied political science, philosophy, and sociology in Paris, Berlin, and Heidelberg. He holds an MA from Heidelberg and a doctorate from Marburg. Since 1995, he has been teaching at ODTU in Ankara, specializing in political theory, labor movement history, policy analysis, and migration. Peter Herrmann, with a doctorate in philosophy from Bremen, has studied sociology, economics, political science, social policy, and philosophy across various German universities. He currently serves as the academic director at the European Observatory on Social Quality in Rome, is an adjunct professor at the University of Eastern Finland, and an associate honorary professor at Corvinus University in Budapest. Claire Dorrity, with a background in nursing and social care, earned her Bachelor of Social Science degree from University College Cork in 2001. She is now a lecturer at UCC, pursuing her PhD while coordinating nursing studies and teaching in the BSW program.