Where Human Rights Are Real by George Morris is a bold and illuminating exploration of the true meaning and practice of human rights in a world divided by ideological, political, and economic inequality. Written during the height of the Cold War, this incisive work contrasts the Western rhetoric of “freedom and democracy” with the socialist commitment to genuine human dignity, equality, and peace.
Morris, a distinguished journalist and political commentator, dissects how the United States and its allies often use the language of human rights as a political weapon, while ignoring or violating those same principles at home and abroad. He presents a compelling analysis of how socialist countries, grounded in collective welfare and social justice, strive to build systems where human rights are not mere slogans, but living realities—rooted in access to education, healthcare, employment, and equality.
Through factual reporting, political insight, and moral conviction, Where Human Rights Are Real exposes the hypocrisy of capitalist systems and highlights the achievements of socialist societies in realizing the economic, social, and cultural rights of ordinary people.
This thought-provoking book remains relevant for readers interested in international relations, human rights theory, and Marxist political analysis. It is both a critique of Western liberalism and a celebration of socialist humanism, reminding us that true human rights must be built on justice, equality, and freedom from exploitation.
PUBLISHER:PROGRESS PUBLISHERS MOSCOW
BINDING: HARD COVER
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAGES: 175

