Law and Justice

This important series helps young people gain an understanding of values as they increase in complexity beyond their own personal experiences. By learning to appreciate the diversity of cultures and faiths of the people around them, they will discover what it means to be part of a society. Laws are rules made by governments, The purpose of laws is to create a system that treats people fairly and equally. This introduction to legal systems explains how laws relate to the idea of justice and morality. Case studies also tackle difficult questions about civil rights, capital punishment and prison systems.

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Law and Justice

This important series helps young people gain an understanding of values as they increase in complexity beyond their own personal experiences. By learning to appreciate the diversity of cultures and faiths of the people around them, they will discover what it means to be part of a society. Laws are rules made by governments, The purpose of laws is to create a system that treats people fairly and equally. This introduction to legal systems explains how laws relate to the idea of justice and morality. Case studies also tackle difficult questions about civil rights, capital punishment and prison systems.

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Law and Justice

Law and Justice

by Charlie Ogden
Law and Justice

Law and Justice

by Charlie Ogden

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Overview

This important series helps young people gain an understanding of values as they increase in complexity beyond their own personal experiences. By learning to appreciate the diversity of cultures and faiths of the people around them, they will discover what it means to be part of a society. Laws are rules made by governments, The purpose of laws is to create a system that treats people fairly and equally. This introduction to legal systems explains how laws relate to the idea of justice and morality. Case studies also tackle difficult questions about civil rights, capital punishment and prison systems.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780778738787
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date: 08/15/2017
Series: Our Values - Level 3
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Laws? 4

What is Justice? 6

Law and Justice 8

Types of Justice 12

Justice and Human Rights 14

Deciding What is Just 18

Unjust Laws in the Past 22

Injustice Around the World 26

Justice Today 28

Class Discussions 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

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