Brad R. Roth
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (September 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
 |
Please help improve this article or section by expanding it. Further information might be found on the talk page or at requests for expansion. (September 2007) |
 |
The neutrality of this article is disputed. Please see the discussion on the talk page.(December 2007) Please do not remove this message until the dispute is resolved. |
Brad R. Roth is a professor of political science and law at Wayne State University, Detroit.
Contents |
[edit] Biography
His research has focused on international law, political theory, and human rights. He received his B.A. from Swarthmore College, J.D. from Harvard Law School, LL.M. from Columbia Law School, and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.
[edit] Scholarship
Brad R. Roth is a prolific scholar. His books include Governmental Illegitimacy in International Law (Oxford University Press), Democratic Governance and International Law (edited with Greg Fox, Cambridge University Press), and a forthcoming book on sovereignty. In recent years, Brad Roth has advised the government of Taiwan, including President Chen_Shui-bian, on issues of sovereignty and independence from China under international law.
[edit] Activism
Roth has been a strong supporter of Palestinian rights. In recent years, he has also emerged as as a strong critic of torture policies advocated by people such as John Yoo.
[edit] Quotes
| “ | The institution of poverty is a deprivation of liberty without due process of law | ” |
| “ | Everyone has the right to fight their civil war in peace... | ” |
