Social Justice (Parliaments and Legislatures)

By David Boucher

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415149983
• ISBN13: 9780415149983
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.7" x 6.1"