A fascinating and engaging discussion of the central issues in the contemporary study of global justice
In Global Justice: An Introduction, distinguished legal and political philosopher Thom Brooks delivers an authoritative and accessible introduction to foundational concepts in the study of justice that are common to societies around the globe. The author covers fundamental and contemporary concepts, exploring and explaining critical issues, including sovereignty, severe poverty, environmental justice, and human rights.
Each chapter explores a unique subject and includes illuminating examples from current affairs around the world, as well as a selection of further reading material that will add depth to reader understanding.
Designed to be used as the companion text to The Global Justice Reader, Revised Edition, this book also stands alone as a resource offering expert introductory treatments of the key issues animating contemporary discussion in the field of global justice.
Readers will also find:
- Thorough introductions to sovereignty, the rights to self-determination, human rights, and nationalism and patriotism
- Comprehensive explorations of cosmopolitanism, immigration and citizenship, and global poverty
- Practical discussions of the concept of just wars, terrorism, and feminist global justice
- Extensive treatments of climate change as it relates to the international order and environmental justice
Perfect for students of philosophy, politics, political science, and law, Global Justice: An Introduction will be of particular interest to academics and general readers seeking coverage of subjects in international law, jurisprudence, and political and moral philosophy.
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.
