Examining affirmative action and its history through these 400 documents that trace its roots and development, this work is an invaluable reference resource. Race, gender, and disability, as they pert
A comprehensive discussion of both the interpretive and critical issues central to the question of whether affirmative action programs are constitutional. Michel Rosenfeld presents a new theory that s
A provocative range of politicians, researchers, legal experts, and businesspeople dispute the best way to fight discrimination. Recognizing affirmative action as more than a black-and-white issue, th
This collection features contributions by American scholars from the fields of philosophy, political science, economics, history, law, and government, and presents the major lines of argument within t
A lightning rod for liberal and conservative opposition alike, affirmative action has proved one of the more divisive issues in the United States over the past five decades. Dennis Deslippe here offer
"Global contributors discuss the theoretical controversies concerning the merits and demerits of affirmative action, and explain why affirmative action is needed in multi-ethnic countries. They analyz
In recent years a number of countries have introduced affirmative action programmes in order to put right historical injustices and economic inequalities involving ethnic communities. This book examin
Affirmative Action recounts the fascinating history of a civil rights provision considered vital to protecting and promoting equality, but still bitterly contested in the courts--and in the court of
Debates the pros and cons of affirmative action policy in this country, examining its history, its effects, and current problems, including the question of reverse discrimination.
The Oxford India Short Introductions are concise, stimulating, and accessible guides to different aspects of India. Combining authoritative analysis, new ideas, and diverse perspectives, they discuss
An engaging and eclectic collection of essays from leading scholars on the subject, which looks at affirmative action past and present, analyzes its efficacy, its legacy, and its role in the future of
