A study of Rawls' work, "A Theory of Justice", the book gives a concise account of Rawls' central ideas, situates them within contemporary debates and subjects them to critical scrutiny. Among the subjects covered are utilitarianism, majoritarianism and the contractarian synthesis. Publisher: Polity Press Author(s): Philip Pettit Number of pages: 176 Collection: Key Contemporary Thinkers Publication date: 1990 Dimensions: 213 x 141 x 13 Cover type: Paperback / softback