Global Agenda for Social Justice

The Global Agenda for Social Justice provides accessible insights into some of the world’s most pressing social problems and proposes international public policy responses to those problems. Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), chapters examine topics such as criminal justice, media concerns, environmental problems, economic problems, and issues concerning sexualities and gender. They offer recommendations for action by governing officials, policy makers, and the public around key issues of social justice. It will be of interest to scholars, practitioners, advocates, and students interested in public sociology, the study of social problems and the pursuit of social justice.

President's Welcome

Historians will look back at the ongoing year as a global turning point. The world is changing, and not all of the changes are good, healthy, or just. Right-wing movements in Europe are on the rise, the earth is warming at an alarming rate, and global economic inequality is increasing. Further, there is a relentless assault on core values, including democracy, freedom, and equality. In this context, the Global Agenda for Social Justice is attempt to address these issues and look for practical solutions that lead us toward a more democratic, free, and equitable world. As the President of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), it is my honor to present some of the best scholars in our organization as they address some critical social problems of our time. As you may know, SSSP is an organization committed to scholar activist in the pursuit of social justice.  It serves not only as a place of respite, but also a gathering space for those seeking to change the current situation. I am proud to be part of an organization that produces such a fine publication. Thank you to all the contributing authors and to the editorial committee, including Glenn W. Muschert, Kristen Budd, Michelle Christian, Brian V. Klocke, Jon Shefner, and Robert Perrucci. May your collective work reach the ears of the powerful.  

Sincerely,

Luis A. Fernandez, Northern Arizona University
SSSP President, 2017-2018

Check out the latest review of Global Agenda for Social Justice!  

Citizen’s Basic Income Trust says “…this is an inspiring book.  The authors have set themselves a vast agenda, they have carefully described some important social problems, and on the basis of relevant research they have proposed solutions, thus relating the academy to policy activity.”

Please find attached the full review and the link to the review is below: 
https://citizensincome.org/book-reviews/muschert-et-al-global-agenda-for-social-justice/