Global Distributive Justice
An Introduction

The first textbook to focus exclusively on issues of distributive justice on the global scale.

Chris Armstrong (Author)

9781107401402, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 January 2012

278 pages
22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm, 0.4 kg

'This book does an excellent job of introducing students to some of the most interesting and significant philosophical arguments about global distributive justice. It also uses cases studies very well to demonstrate what is at stake in the abstract normative debates. It does students a tremendous service.' Darrel Moellendorf, Professor of Philosophy and Director of Institute for Ethics and Public Affairs, San Diego State University

Global distributive justice is now part of mainstream political debate. It incorporates issues that are now a familiar feature of the political landscape, such as global poverty, trade justice, aid to the developing world and debt cancellation. This is the first textbook to focus exclusively on issues of distributive justice on the global scale. It gives clear and up-to-date accounts of the major theories of global justice and spells out their significance for a series of important political issues, including climate change, international trade, human rights and migration. These issues are brought to life through the use of case studies, which emphasise the connection of theories of justice to contemporary politics, and 'Further Issues' sections, which discuss emerging debates or controversies that are likely to command increasing attention in the coming years.

Introduction
Part I. Approaches: 1. Global distributive justice: what and why?
2. Egalitarian approaches
3. Minimalist approaches
Part II. Issues: 4. Global justice and human rights
5. Global justice and natural resources
6. Global justice and international trade
7. Global justice and climate change
8. Global justice and migration
Index.

Subject Areas: International relations [JPS], Political science & theory [JPA], Social & political philosophy [HPS], Ethics & moral philosophy [HPQ]