Global justice has become one of the most pressing issues of our
time. Whilst half of the worlds population continue to live on less
than $2 per day, there are growing demands for a world where
democracy, development and security are permanent features in all
our lives.

In this new book, Jon Mandle explores the meaning of global
justice and provides students with an accessible introduction to
the core concepts and debates in the field. Global justice, he
explains, requires universal respect for basic human rights. These
rights belong to each and every one of us, and they can be used to
guide policy-making in areas such as humanitarian intervention,
global poverty, and secession.

Emphasizing the importance of legitimate political institutions
for protecting basic rights and ensuring self-determination, Mandle
sets out concrete reforms which would protect core human rights
internationally. He explains but ultimately rejects theories which
assert that no principles of justice apply globally or that the
same principles apply both domestically and globally. Instead,
Mandle develops and defends his own unique account of global
justice, inspired by the work of John Rawls.

Global Justice will be of interest to students of
philosophy, political science, international relations, sociology,
globalization, and anyone reflecting on the importance of justice
across borders.