Search for a Just Society

From Bahaikipedia

'An important contribution towards achieving a peaceful and just society'

The search for a just society is an ancient one. It recurs throughout history, undeterred by cynicism or past failure. In recent centuries attempts to achieve a better society have become more frequent. A crescendo was reached in the nineteenth century and has continued ever since. Here is a book which charts the timeless and universal search for a just society. John Huddleston provides a masterly and comprehensive examination of the impulse towards justice which drives human civilization forward. His analysis considers:

The role of religion - both western and eastern
The role of three major revolutions, in England, America and France
Movements towards greater political and social equality: the abolition of slavery and serfdom, the emancipation of women, the establishment of democracy and the rule of law
Efforts to reduce material poverty: trade unions, socialism and the welfare state
Attempts to move from war to peace: the Congress System, the League of Nations, the United Nations and he asks 'Where do we go from here?'