The Myth of Moral Justice: Why Our Legal System Fails to Do What's Right by Rosenbaum, Thane - 2004

New York: Harper & Brothers, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New. Type: Hardback First Edition First Printng Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket As New. Brown half cloth w/gilt titles, cream boards, pristine. Rosenbaum postulates that Americans are both fascinated by our legal system--note the prevalence of dramatic TV shows and films about lawyers, police, courts; the legal and mystery thrillers; the tv trials--and also are repulsed by the legal system--most people report they do not trust lawyers and hold the legal system in very low esteem. The author suggests this paradox stems from the fact that citizens and the courts define justice differently. Citizens expect the law to do the right thing. Our legal system ignores basic moral criteria and as a result often undermines truth, perpetuates secrets, prevents victims from telling their story. 354 pages. 9.4" x 6.25". 2004, Harper & Brothers, New York