Perspectives on Social Justice
Author | : David Boucher |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2005-06-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134749522 |
ISBN-13 | : 113474952X |
Rating | : 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This volume brings together leading theorists to discuss the latest thinking on social justice - a central concern of contemporary politics and political philosophy. Contributors such as Carole Pateman, Raymond Plant and Chris Brown explore: * the origins of the concept * the contributions of thinkers such as Hume, Kant and Mill * issues such as international justice, economic justice, justice and the environment and special rights. By bringing together the latest applications of theories of justice with a discussion of origins, Perspectives on Social Justice provides a helpful overview for students and specialists alike.