Social Justice: Theories, Issues, and Movements (Revised and Expanded Edition)

An eye for an eye, the balance of the 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? This revised and expanded edition of Social Justice: Theories, Issues, and Movemen...