Law and Justice |
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| Author:
| Ogden, Charlie |
| Series title: | Our Values - Level 3 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7787-3721-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $27.60 |
Book Description:
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Laws are rules made by government. When followed, laws should ensure that people are treated fairly and equally--a pillar of justice in our society. This book explains how laws and legal systems work here and in different countries, and introduces readers to the relationship between law and justice. Using meaningful examples and compelling case studies, the book also tackles difficult questions about such things as civil rights, capital punishment, and prison systems....
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Laws are rules made by government. When followed, laws should ensure that people are treated fairly and equally--a pillar of justice in our society. This book explains how laws and legal systems work here and in different countries, and introduces readers to the relationship between law and justice. Using meaningful examples and compelling case studies, the book also tackles difficult questions about such things as civil rights, capital punishment, and prison systems. Discussion prompts encourage readers to examine their own beliefs.