Title : Review of Blame It on the WTO?: A Human Rights Critique by Sarah Joseph


Authors : Sarah Joseph


Book Review Title: Journal of World Trade Volume Number: 47 Publication Year : 2013 Issue Number: 4
Index: scopus ISSN (Print): 10114548 Publisher Name: Kluwer Law International
Pages : 951–956
ISSN (Online): 22102795
Reviewer : Md. Rizwanul Islam
Funding Information:
Funding Source : None
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG7 Affordable & Clean Energy
Sustainable Development Sub Goals :
Promote rule of law and equal access to justice
Develop accountable and transparent institutions
Impact statement: This review evaluates Sarah Joseph’s critique of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from a human rights perspective. The reviewer discusses how international trade rules may influence issues such as labor rights, public welfare, social justice, and state regulatory autonomy. By examining the tensions between free trade and human rights protection, the review contributes to broader debates on globalization, international economic law, and ethical governance in the global trading system. The piece is relevant to scholars and policymakers interested in trade law, human rights, and global governance. Collaboration: None Keywords: WTO, human rights, trade law, globalization, international economic law, social justice, book review, global governance, trade