Waubonsee Community College

Understanding affirmative action, politics, discrimination, and the search for justice, J. Edward Kellough

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Understanding affirmative action

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J. Edward Kellough

"In this concise and up-to-date introduction, J. Edward Kellough brings together historical, philosophical, and legal analyses to fully inform participants and observers of the debate surrounding affirmative action policy. Aiming to promote a more through knowledge of the issues involved, this book covers the history, legal status, controversies, and impact of affirmative action in both the private and public sectors - and in eduction as well as employment."--BOOK JACKET

politics, discrimination, and the search for justice

Affirmative action : the concept and the controversy -- Early efforts focusing on equality of opportunity -- Affirmative action and preferential selection -- Assessing the argument : a review of the case for affirmative action -- The Supreme Court and affirmative action : an examination of the early development of statutory and constitutional constraints -- Cases from 1995 to 2003 : challenges, uncertainty, and the survival of affirmative action -- Evidence on the effectiveness of affirmative action -- Affirmative action in the Twenty-first century