This authoritative and accessible introduction to the fundamental concerns for justice common to societies around the globe brings together foundational and contemporary concepts, exploring and explaining the major issues from sovereignty and severe poverty to environmental justice and human rights. Global Justice: An Introduction is an insightful and engaging exploration of fundamental concepts in the study of global justice. From sovereignty to severe poverty, environmental justice, terrorism, cosmopolitanism, immigration, citizenship, patriotism and nationalism, and human rights, the book includes accessible and authoritative coverage of issues that are studied in societies and cultures around the world in their search for justice. Every chapter contains unique subject matter and offers enlightening examples from current global affairs, as well as highlighting further reading material that will develop reader understanding of these vibrant and lively topics. Designed as the companion text to The Global Justice Reader, Revised Edition, this volume also stands on its own as a comprehensive resource providing expert introductory treatments of critical issues in global justice. An essential volume for students and general readers with an interest in philosophy, politics, political science, and law, Global Justice: An Introduction will earn a particularly central place in the libraries of those studying international law, jurisprudence, and political and moral philosophy.