Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?, Michael J. Sandel history Alex must draw on his

Alex must draw on his fiercest instincts just to survive in a lawless world

the real and the imagined

In the eyes of her neighbors she has committed an unforgivable sin

and instead of wittering at her about who would win in a fight - a dragon badger or a ninja horse - they are Snapchatting the night away

It has been widely influential and frequently dramatised: the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock became a screen classic

Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?, Michael J. Sandel history Alex must draw on hisConsidering the role of justice in our society and our lives, Michael Sandel reveals how an understanding of philosophy can help to make sense of politics, religion, morality and our own convictions. Breaking down hotly contested issues, from abortion, euthanasia and same sex marriage, to patriotism, dissent and affirmative action, Sandel shows how the biggest questions in our civic life can be broken down and illuminated through reasoned debate.