Social Justice: Theories, Issues, and Movements

by Loretta Capeheart and Dragan Milovanovic

Book Overview

An eye for an eye, the balance of 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?

In Social Justice: Theories, Issues,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813540380
• ISBN13: 9780813540382
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 257 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"