Affirmative Action Around the World: An Empirical Study
- ISBN-10
- 0300107757
- ISBN-13
- 9780300107753
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 239
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-01-01
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Author
- Thomas Sowell
Description
An eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action in a provocative book that will stir fresh debate about this vitally important issue
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