Pursuing Justice: Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Our Communities and the World (4)

Synopsis

Pursuing Justice, Fourth Edition, examines the issue of justice by considering the origins of the idea, formal systems of justice, current global issues of justice, and ways in which justice might be achieved by individuals, organizations, and the global community. Part I demonstrates how the idea of justice has emerged over time, starting with religion and philosophy, and then to the concept of social justice. Part II outlines the very different mechanisms used by various nations for achieving state justice, including systems based on common law, civil law, and Islamic law, with a separate discussion of the U.S. justice system. Part III focuses on six contemporary issues of justice: war, immigration, domestic terrorism, genocide, slavery, and the environment. Finally, Part IV shows how individuals and organizations can go about pursuing justice, and describes the rise of global justice.This updated book uses current events and debates to help students understand the complexities and nuances of a society’s pursuit of justice. It provides students with the foundations of global justice systems, integrating Greek philosophies and major religious perspectives into a justice perspective, and contributes to undergraduate understanding of international justice bodies, NGOs, and institutions.

Copyright:

2026

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

300 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040402641

Related ISBNs:

9781040402573, 9781032972145, 9781003592747, 9781032972176, 9780429753398

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

09/15/25

Copyrighted By:

Ralph A. Weisheit & Frank Morn

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics

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Bookshare Staff

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