Law and Justice Around the World - by Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur (Paperback)

About the Book

"Law and Justice Around the World provides a sociologically-informed but interdisciplinary introduction to legal and justice systems around the world. It takes a broader perspective on the legal system than most other texts--including such topics as governance, elections, family law, and global environmental regulation--rather than limiting coverage to criminal justice matters. Notably, it focuses on a diverse set of national examples, including those from the global south, and covers the United States law and justice system alongside those of other nations"--

Book Synopsis

Law and Justice around the World is designed to introduce students to comparative law and justice, including cross-national variations in legal and justice systems as well as global and international justice. The book draws students into critical discussions of justice around the world today by:

• taking a broad perspective on law and justice rather than limiting its focus to criminal justice systems
• examining topics of global concern, including governance, elections, environmental regulations, migration and refugee status, family law, and others
• focusing on a diverse set of global examples, from Europe, North America, East Asia, and especially the global south, and comparing the United States law and justice system to these other nations
• continuing to cover core topics such as crime, law enforcement, criminal courts, and punishment
• including chapter goals to define learning outcomes
• sharing case studies to help students apply concepts to real life issues

Instructor resources include discussion questions; suggested readings, films, and web resources; a test bank; and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides with full-color maps and graphics.

By widening the comparative lens to include nations that are often completely ignored in research and teaching, the book paints a more realistic portrait of the different ways in which countries define and pursue justice in a globalized, interconnected world.

From the Back Cover

"Mikaila Arthur has brought the comparative study of law and justice alive through this wonderfully written book. Going beyond criminal law makes this book distinctive in its approach to comparative legal studies. The case studies in each chapter present the latest challenges around the world, which helps for understanding the operation of law and justice."--Devyani Prabhat, Associate Professor in Law, University of Bristol Law School

"Offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to comparative and global justice. This book has systems and procedural information that is foundational to the comparative enterprise, yet with broad, deep consideration of the ends of justice around the world, not just the means."--Darrell A. Hamlin, Associate Professor of Political Science, Fort Hays State University

"Refreshing, very informative, and easy to read. This is going to be a great textbook for comparative criminal justice courses."--J. Renee Trombley, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Claflin University

Review Quotes

" . . . an excellent addition to the textbooks of comparative justice education. . . . Arthur's book can be great learning material for those who are not only interested in legal comparison but also interested in their historical, theoretical, political, and sociological roots. Other than students of criminal justice, the book can also be a great fit for students of pre-law, political sciences, international business, and sociology."-- "Journal of Criminal Justice Education"

About the Author

Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur is Professor of Sociology at Rhode Island College. She is the author of Student Activism and Curricular Change in Higher Education and Social Change, a volume in Student Handbook to Sociology.