Victims and Victimhood (Paperback)

Victims occupy a unique social role. In serious cases of victimhood, the claims of victims require a special degree of attention, and perhaps even deference on the part of an audience. Yet, victims are fallible, and an entirely uncritical attitude can lead to false allegations of wrongdoing or unwarranted preferential treatment. In this book, Trudy Govier adopts a careful approach, examining the very concept of victimhood and considering the practical implications of the various attitudes with which we may respond to victims. A range of real and hypothetical examples are considered to illustrate the complexity of the issues at play. Practical concerns are minded throughout, resulting in a book that is philosophically rigorous yet useful to any non-academic reader.

General

Imprint:	Broadview Press
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	2015
Authors:	Trudy Govier
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	250
ISBN-13:	978-1-55481-099-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Promotions
LSN:	1-55481-099-X
Barcode:	9781554810994

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