Full Description
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.
Contents
Part I: What Is Justice?
Chapter 1. Religion and Justice
Chapter 2. Philosophy and Justice
Chapter 3. Justice and the State
Chapter 4. Social Justice
Part II: Formal Systems of Justice
Chapter 5. Common Law Systems
Chapter 6. Civil Law Systems
Chapter 7. Islamic Law Systems
Chapter 8. Justice American Style
Part III: Contemporary Issues
Chapter 9. Immigration and Justice
Chapter 10. War and Justice
Chapter 11. Terrorism
Chapter 12. Contemporary Slavery
Chapter 13. Genocide
Chapter 14. The Environment
Part IV: Strategies for Achieving Justice
Chapter 15. Individual Strategies for Achieving Justice
Chapter 16. Organizations Seeking Justice
Chapter 17. Global Justice
Conclusion: Justice as an Evolving Concept
Appendix: The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights
