Follow the inspirational story of human rights in The Rights of Man: Great Thinkers and Great Movements. Taught by Professor Paul Gordon Lauren, a leading authority on the history of human rights, these 24 lectures detail the evolution of our inalienable rights—from powerful visions in the minds of great leaders and everyday individuals to the movements that shattered centuries of inequality. As you learn how rights such as the right to vote, the right to live free of segregation, and the right not to be enslaved emerged, you'll be inspired by a profoundly moving story whose latest chapter you're living right now.
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