{"product_id":"why-social-justice-matters-1","title":"WHY SOCIAL JUSTICE MATTERS (1)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brian Barry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131608302\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWhat is Social Justice?\u003c\/em\u003e, Brian Barry offers a compelling critique of the prevailing narratives surrounding social justice, particularly in the United States and Britain. Over the past two decades, social injustice has surged, irrespective of political leadership, while the notion of social justice has been distorted. Barry uncovers how the rhetoric of \"personal responsibility\" and \"equal opportunity\" has been manipulated to justify inaction on addressing the ever-widening gap between the wealthy and the vulnerable, while imposing stricter burdens on the poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarry skillfully exposes the flawed logic behind these ideologies with clarity and humor, challenging the assumption that equality of opportunity can truly exist in a society rife with systemic inequality. He argues that to genuinely implement these concepts, a profound transformation of societal institutions is essential. A fair society, in his view, is only possible if wealth and income inequality are kept in check, ensuring equitable access to education, healthcare, and personal autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarry further proposes a series of pragmatic policies that would foster a more just society, and insists that such changes are not only economically feasible but also politically necessary. Despite the illusion of stability, he warns that radical shifts in our way of life are unavoidable. Whether these changes lead to a better or worse future hinges on our ability to mobilize discontent and formulate a coherent vision for social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents Include\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I\u003c\/strong\u003e: Social Justice: The Basics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy We Need a Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Machinery of Social Injustice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scope of Social Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equality of Opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Equal Opportunity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Making of the Black Gulag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III\u003c\/strong\u003e: What’s Wrong with Meritocracy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Idea of Meritocracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Abuse of Science\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Cult of Personal Responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponsibility versus Equality?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRights and Responsibilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrresponsible Societies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart V\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Demands of Social Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathologies of Inequality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWealth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJobs and Incomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan We Afford Social Justice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart VI\u003c\/strong\u003e: The Future of Social Justice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Power of Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow Change Happens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeltdown?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustice or Bust?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrian Barry is the Lieber Professor of Political Philosophy at Columbia University, renowned for his insightful contributions to the study of social justice and political theory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50018468266288,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131608302","price":842.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71aqaS1OZ7L.jpg?v=1756393012","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/why-social-justice-matters-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}