Law and Justice Around the World: A Comparative Approach

• 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
• continuing to cover core topics such as crime, law enforcement, criminal courts, and punishment
• including chapter goals to define learning outcomes
• sharing case studies to help students apply concepts to real life issues

By widening the comparative lens to include nations that are often completely ignored in research and teaching, the book paints a more realistic portrait of the different ways in which countries define and pursue justice in a globalized, interconnected world.