Handbook on global social justice / edited by Gary Craig
- Bib ID:
- 7833356
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar Publishing, [2018]
- ©2018
- xvi, 505 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- ISBN:
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- 1786431416 (hardback)
- 9781786431417 (hardback)
- Summary:
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In the 50 years since Rawls' seminal work A Theory of Justice, the concept has been constantly debated, with those on the political right and left advocating very different understandings. This unique global collection, written by an exceptional group of international experts, offers a wide-ranging analysis that challenges claims that the market can provide social justice for all. Comprehensive in both its geographical and thematic coverage, authors link theory to policy and practice. Sections cover how to think strategically about social justice in relation to national perspectives; equality and human rights; and applications of the concept to a range of welfare divisions and professional practices. Reflecting both historical and contemporary debates on the subject, the Handbook provides a strong political focus, as well as widening the view of social justice past narrow perspectives on welfare provision. This Handbook will be an excellent tool for students at a postgraduate level in the social sciences, particularly social policy, sociology, politics and philosophy. Established researchers of political and sociological theory, practitioners and policy makers in professional areas of welfare provision will also find the extensive insights into current research exceptionally useful for enhancing and developing their work, and situating it within a clear political and philosophical context.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographic references and index.
- Subject:
- Social justice
- Other authors/contributors:
- Craig, Gary, editor
- Copyright:
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