First published in 1999, this edited collection of essays explores various perspectives on making rights work in South Africa, Canada, the USA and the UK, along with pieces on gender, political, LGBT and British legal rights. The volume was inspired by recent strides forward at the time, including the South African Constitution adopted on the 8th of May 1996, and sought to provide a snapshot of rights debates at the time.

More than 50% of America's schools today exist in rural settings. This book addresses the distinctiveness of rural school leaders, identifies issues encountered by administrators, faculty, and students, and concludes by proposing new standards for rural schools in general and their leaders. This book will be of special interest to everyone involved in the operation of a rural school district.