| Social Justice: Theories, Issues, and Movements (Revised and Expanded Edition) Revised and Exp Edition Contributor(s): Capeheart, Loretta (Author), Milovanovic, Dragan (Author) |
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ISBN: 197880685X ISBN-13: 9781978806856 Publisher: Rutgers University Press OUR PRICE: $39.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Social Theory - Political Science | Political Freedom - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 303.372 |
| LCCN: 2019033150 |
| Series: Critical Issues in Crime and Society |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.30 lbs) 426 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An eye for an eye, the balance of the scales - for centuries, these and other traditional concepts exemplified the public's perception of justice. Today, popular culture, including television shows like Law and Order, informs the public's vision. But do age-old symbols, portrayals in the media, and existing systems truly represent justice in all of its nuanced forms, or do we need to think beyond these notions? The second edition of Social Justice: Theories, Issues, and Movements responds to the need for a comprehensive introduction to these issues. Theories of social justice are presented in an accessible fashion to encourage engagement of students, activists, and scholars with these important lines of inquiry. Issues are analyzed utilizing various theories for furthering engagement in possibilities. Struggles for justice -- from legal cases to on the ground movements -- are presented for historical context and to inform the way forward. |