Procedural Justice and Relational Theory by Denise Meyerson, ... - 9780367321727

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Procedural Justice and Relational TheoryEmpirical, Philosophical, and Legal Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Denise Meyerson, Catriona Mackenzie, Therese MacDermott\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367321727, 978-0367321727\nSynopsis\nThis book bridges a scholarly divide between empirical and normative theorizing about procedural justice in the context of relations of power between citizens and the state. \n\nEmpirical research establishes that peoples understanding of procedural justice is shaped by relational factors. A central premise of this volume is that this research is significant but needs to be complemented by normative theorizing that draws on relational theories of ethics and justice to explain the moral significance of procedures and make normative sense of peoples concerns about relational factors. The chapters in Part 1 provide comprehensive reviews of empirical studies of procedural justice in policing, c.