Affirmative Action: Social Justice Or Unfair Preference?
- ISBN-10
- 0847683028
- ISBN-13
- 9780847683024
- Series
- Affirmative Action
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 140
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Authors
- Nicholas Capaldi, Albert G. Mosley
Description
In this book, two distinguished philosophers debate one of the most controversial public policy issues of the late 20th century. Each begins by making a case for or against affirmative action, laying out the major arguments on both sides. Each author then responds to the other's essay. Written in an engaging, accessible style, Affirmative Action is an excellent text for junior level philosophy, political theory, public policy, and African-American studies courses as well as a guide for professionals navigating this important debate.
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- 2001
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- 224 pages
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