
Pursuing Justice
Traditional and Contemporary Issues in Our Communities and the World
Routledge (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 17. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
278 pages
978-1-138-33604-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Pursuing Justice, Third 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 US 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 timely book helps 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. New to the third edition is a complete chapter on immigration, with a focus on historical and global patterns as they relate to justice, as well as new material on the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, the genocide of the Rohingya of Myanmar, and the sovereign citizens movement in relation to domestic terrorism.
This updated timely book helps 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. New to the third edition is a complete chapter on immigration, with a focus on historical and global patterns as they relate to justice, as well as new material on the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, the genocide of the Rohingya of Myanmar, and the sovereign citizens movement in relation to domestic terrorism.
Reviews / Votes
I highly recommend Weisheit and Morn's updated Pursuing Justice. It succinctly describes international justice systems and how the United States system fits within these broader justice structures. In addition, it covers the most important contemporary international justice topics including: slavery, immigration, violence, and human rights in a straightforward way that makes it appropriate for all audiences.Prof. Cara Rabe-Hemp. Department of Criminal Justice Sciences. Illinois State University
The lack of attention to the concept of "justice" within the framework of criminal justice studies is resolved in this expansive text. The authors take on the complex task of defining justice, examining various systems of justice and relevant justice issues, and grapple with how to achieve justice. Pursuing Justice will guide students to become more dedicated and thoughtful advocates for justice.
Kristi Holsinger, Professor of Criminal Justice & Criminology, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
534 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-33604-9 (9781138336049)
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Persons
Ralph A. Weisheit is a Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice at Illinois State University. He is the author of eight books, including Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment and Domestic Marijuana: A Neglected Industry. In addition to his research on illicit drugs, Dr. Weisheit has conducted extensive research on rural crime and rural justice. He has published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and solicited essays.
Frank Morn, Professor Emeritus at Illinois State University, is the author of "The Eye That Never Sleeps": A History of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1982). In addition, he has authored Academic Politics and the History of Criminal Justice Higher Education (1995) and Forgotten Reformer: Robert McClaughry and Criminal Justice Reform in Nineteenth Century America (2011) as well as his textbooks Foundations of Criminal Investigation (2000) and Criminal Justice Process and Problems: A Scenario Set for Student Analysis (1996, 1999). He won three teaching awards while at the University of Illinois (1980, 1982) and Illinois State University (2000). He has done consulting for criminal justice agencies in England, Spain, and Russia. He was a Fulbright scholar posted in Lanzhou, China.
Frank Morn, Professor Emeritus at Illinois State University, is the author of "The Eye That Never Sleeps": A History of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1982). In addition, he has authored Academic Politics and the History of Criminal Justice Higher Education (1995) and Forgotten Reformer: Robert McClaughry and Criminal Justice Reform in Nineteenth Century America (2011) as well as his textbooks Foundations of Criminal Investigation (2000) and Criminal Justice Process and Problems: A Scenario Set for Student Analysis (1996, 1999). He won three teaching awards while at the University of Illinois (1980, 1982) and Illinois State University (2000). He has done consulting for criminal justice agencies in England, Spain, and Russia. He was a Fulbright scholar posted in Lanzhou, China.
Content
Part I. What is Justice? 1. Religion and Justice; 2. Philosophy and Justice; 3. Justice and the State; 4. Social Justice; Part II. Formal Systems of Justice; 5. Common Law Systems; 6. Civil Law Systems; 7. Islamic Law Systems; 8. Justice American Style; Part III. Contemporary Issues; 9. Immigration and Justice; 10. War and Justice; 11. Terrorism; 12. Contemporary Slavery; 13. Genocide; 14. The Environment ; Part IV. Strategies for Achieving Justice; 15. Individual Strategies for Achieving Justice; 16. Organizations Seeking Justice; 17. Global Justice; Conclusion: Justice as an Evolving Concept