The Myth Of Moral Justice: Why Our Legal System Fails To Do What's Right - Brossura

Rosenbaum, Thane

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ISBN 10: 0060735244 ISBN 13: 9780060735241

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2005

Riassunto

A critical assessment of the American legal system identifies a disparity between victims' and the system's perceptions of justice, citing philosophical and moral challenges that prevent individuals from effectively voicing their grievances. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“This is a thoughtful look at the shortcomings of the American legal system.” (Booklist)

“Rosenbaum should be read by every law student in America.” (New York Times Book Review)

“Mr. Rosenbaum’s complaints about the current legal system are widely shared.” (The New York Sun)

“[Rosenbaum] cleverly enlivens his discourse with histrionic scenes from novels, films, plays and TV.” (Miami Herald)

“[Rosenbaum’s] book ought to be required reading in law schools and continuing legal education classes.” (Washington Post)

L'autore:

Thane Rosenbaum teaches courses in human rights, legal humanities, and law and literature at Fordham Law School. He is also an award-winning novelist (The Golems of Gotham, Second Hand Smoke, and Elijah Visible). His essays appear frequently in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and other national publications. He lives in New York City with his daughter, Basia Tess.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060735244
• ISBN 13: 9780060735241
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 364