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Pursuing Justice, Second Edition: Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Our Communities and the World,Used
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Pursuing Justice, Second 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 1 demonstrates how the idea of justice has emerged over time, starting with religion and philosophy, then moving to the justice as a concern of the state, and finally to the concept of social justice. Part 2 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 US justice system. Part 3 focuses on four contemporary issues of justice: war, genocide, slavery, and the environment. Finally, Part 4 shows how individuals and organizations can go about pursuing justice, and describes the rise of global justice.This updated timely book helps 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. New edition is completely updated and revised to achieve relevance for today's students Covers concepts of justice as well as ideas for pursuing and achieving justice Examines how our modern laws began, and traces their evolution to today's laws Presents concepts and issues in justice studies as well as a comparison of several systems of law Teaching resources include discussion questions and realworld examples Online supplements include instructor's guides, PowerPoint slides, and review questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Pursuing Justice, Second Edition'? A: 'Pursuing Justice, Second Edition' examines the concept of justice from various angles, including its historical origins, formal systems, and contemporary global issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ralph A. Weisheit.
- Q: What topics are covered in this edition? A: This edition covers topics such as the evolution of justice concepts, mechanisms of state justice in different nations, and contemporary issues like war, genocide, and environmental justice.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, this book is designed to provide foundational knowledge about global justice systems, making it suitable for undergraduate students.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: The book includes discussion questions, real-world examples, and online teaching resources such as instructor's guides and PowerPoint slides.
- Q: When was 'Pursuing Justice, Second Edition' published? A: The book was published on June 27, 2014.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 266 pages.
- Q: What makes this edition different from previous ones? A: This edition is completely updated and revised to enhance its relevance for today's students and current justice issues.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is brand new when purchased.