Pursuing Justice

Pursuing Justice 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. Helping students understand the complexities and nuances of a society's pursuit of justic

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