| Contents |
Chapter 1. The study of comparative law and justice -- Chapter 2. World legal systems -- Chapter 3. The organization of state power -- Chapter 4. Crime and the global world -- Chapter 5. Law enforcement -- Chapter 6. Resolving disputes -- Chapter 7. Punishment and social control -- Chapter 8. Family law -- Chapter 9. Legal rights -- Chapter 10. Global justice -- Chapter 11. Law and culture -- Chapter 12. Considering comparative law and justice. |
| Abstract |
"Law and Justice Around the World provides a sociologically-informed but interdisciplinary introduction to legal and justice systems around the world. It takes a broader perspective on the legal system than most other texts - including such topics as governance, elections, family law, and global environmental regulation - rather than limiting coverage to criminal justice matters. Notably, it focuses on a diverse set of national examples, including those from the global south, and covers the United States law and justice system alongside those of other nations."-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | "Law and Justice around the World is designed to introduce students to comparative law and justice, including cross-national variations in legal and justice systems as well as global and international justice. The book draws students into critical discussions of justice around the world today by : taking a broad perspective on law and justice rather than limiting its focus to criminal justice systems ; examining topics of global concern, including governance, elections, environmental regulations, migration and refugee status, family law, and others ; focusing on a diverse set of global examples, from Europe, North America, East Asia, and especially the global south, and comparing the United States law and justice system to these other nations ; covering core topics such as crime, law enforcement, criminal courts, and punishment ; including chapter goals to define learning outcomes ; and, sharing case studies to help students apply concepts to real life issues. Instructor resources include discussion questions ; suggested readings, films, and web resources ; a test bank ; and chapter-by-chapter PowerPoint slides with full-color maps and graphics. By widening the comparative lens to include nations that are often completely ignored in research and teaching, the textbook paints a comprehensive portrait of the different ways in which countries define and pursue justice in a globalized, interconnected world."--taken from back cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-342) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Arthur, Mikaila Mariel Lemonik, 1982- Law and justice around the world Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2020] 9780520971585 |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| LCCN | 2019021375 |
| ISBN | 9780520300019 paperback |
| ISBN | 0520300017 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
