What is this thing called Global Justice? by Kok-Chor Tan

What is this thing called Global Justice? by Kok-Chor Tan

What is this thing called Global Justice? explores the core topics covered on the increasingly popular undergraduate modules on global justice including: world poverty economic inequality nationalism human rights humanitarian intervention immigration global democracy and governance climate change international justice. Centered on real world problems, this textbook helps students to understand that global justice is not only a field of philosophical inquiry but also of practical importance. Each chapter concludes with a helpful summary of the main ideas discussed, study questions and a further reading guide.

'This is an extremely accessible and comprehensive introduction to global justice and its application to concerns that continue to threaten global cohabitationBalancing theoretical richness with exacting practical application, this book is an absolute must-have for anyone interested in better understanding global justice and its scope. In fact, it should be required reading for any course featuring global justice!' Garrett W. Brown, University of Sheffield, UK‘

'This volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to some of the most important issues in global justice, including world poverty, human rights, cultural diversity, just war and immigration. Kok-Chor Tan does a terrific job in presenting complex ideas in a rigorous yet highly accessible style, drawing on the latest scholarship in political philosophy. This will be an excellent resource for students as well as for teachers.’ Massimo Renzo, King's College London, UK

'The text is accessible to the expected undergraduate audience but also to a broader readership, including advocated who desire to be a more effective for those whom they seek to serve. Thanks to its content and style, this text is well able to speak to those from a diverse range of backgrounds.' Carolyn M. Evans, University of New South Wales, Australia

Kok-Chor Tan is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. He specializes in Political Philosophy and Moral Philosophy.

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ISBN 13	9781138831971
ISBN 10	1138831972
Title	What is this thing called Global Justice?
Author	Kok-Chor Tan
Series	What Is This Thing Called?
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2017-01-20
Number of pages	154
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