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- 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.
- About the Author: Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham University where he was Dean of the Durham Law School from 2016 to 2021.
- 192 Pages
- Philosophy, Political
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About the Book
"This book is the first to introduce readers to the core concepts and developing praxis of global justice, giving students of law, philosophy, and politics a thorough grounding in the field. Global justice is the hottest topic in moral and political philosophy and has been the object of intense interest from both academic philosophers and students in related disciplines. An ideal companion to Brooks's edited volume, The Global Justice Reader, this text follows the Reader's thematic structure, probing issues such as poverty and distributional justice, the much-debated notion of sovereignty, and environmental justice. Each chapter provides a wealth of illuminating examples from current affairs, as well as a selection of further reading matter to add depth to students' understandin"--Book Synopsis
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.
From the Back Cover
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.
About the Author
Thom Brooks is Professor of Law and Government at Durham University where he was Dean of the Durham Law School from 2016 to 2021. He has held visiting positions at the Universities of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and St. Andrews, as well as New York University, Oxford University, and Yale University.
