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The measurement of human rights has long been debated within the various academic disciplines that focus on human rights, as well as within the larger internati

We live in a world where seemingly everything can be measured. We rely on indicators to translate social phenomena into simple, quantified terms, which in turn

One of the most ambitious legacies of the 20th century was the universal commitment to ensure freedom from want as a human right. But to what extent are countri

This volume brings together both academic and institutional perspectives to examine the production, use and contestation of indicators in global governance. It

Draws on theories and methods from the social sciences to develop a framework for the systematic study of human rights problems. This book includes: an outline