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Description
In this wide - ranging exploration of both news worthy and timeless dilemmas in law and justice, Professor Bryan Horrigan traces the connections between law, society, and our everyday lives. Vividly illustrated with Australian and international examples, this travel book for the mind unlocks the mysteries of law and justice and makes them accessible to everyone. It dispels many misconceptions surrounding our legal and constitutional systems, and delves into major law and justice questions that affect us all. Written for readers interested in public affairs and current events, as well as those grappling with 'big picture' issues in law and government as students, professionals, or concerned citizens, this book serves as an introduction, a critique, and a thought-provoking ride, all in one
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Contents
Part I - Our Heritage
1. Justice, Society, and Us
2. Myths, Fictions, and Realities
3. Truth, Justice, and the Australian Way
Part II - Our Dilemmas
4. Life, Death, and Humanity
5. Love, Sex, and Gender
6. Black, White, and Shades of Grey
7. Rights, Wrongs, and Relativities
Part III - Our Futures
8. Democracy, Freedoms, and Terrorism
9. Here, Now, and Beyond
Key Websites for Law and Legal News
References
Notes
Index
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Author Details
Bryan Horrigan, completed a doctorate in law at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and has consulted extensively to governments and business on a range of legal and policy issues. He is a law professor at the University of Canberra, where he is also Director of the National Centre for Corporate Law and Policy Research and Deputy Director of the National Institute for Governance. He is a regular media commentator on landmark legal developments, and has published widely in a range of legal journals and books as well as national newspapers.
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